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Any Day Picnic Salad

Cultural Context

The Any Day Picnic Salad is a staple in American outdoor gatherings, embodying the spirit of summer picnics and family reunions. This salad is celebrated for its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, making it a refreshing addition to any meal. Modern variations often include seasonal vegetables and proteins, making it versatile for different dietary preferences.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups cooked, chopped chicken
1 Red Delicious apple, cored and chopped
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup light ranch dressing
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
romaine lettuce
whole wheat tortilla

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while providing similar creaminess.

balsamic vinaigrette

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is more affordable and adds a tangy flavor.

1

Go to the grocery store to buy salad dressing.

2

Choose light ranch dressing after comparing nutritional facts with regular ranch dressing.

3

Decide on store brand light ranch dressing for cost efficiency.

4

Prepare to make the salad, noting it's great for summertime and refreshing.

5

Add 1.5 cups of cooked, chopped chicken to a bowl.

6

Chop and add 1 Red Delicious apple to the chicken.

7

Add 1/3 cup of chopped celery to the mixture.

8

Pour in 1/3 cup of light ranch dressing.

9

Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts (or any type of nut, or none at all).

10

Add 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper (using half of a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon).

11

Mix all ingredients together until combined.

12

Prepare a whole wheat tortilla by placing some romaine lettuce inside.

13

Add the picnic salad mixture on top of the lettuce in the tortilla.

14

Wrap the tortilla like a burrito.

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Picnic SaladSummer SaladPotluck Salad

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