This is a yummy option for my Gluten Free and Dairy free friends. Since the massive time at home during the safe this is a great option to enjoy hot or cold. It seasons and save wonderfully in the fridge for a quick snack. I also have incorporated the TVP(Textured Vegetable Protein) to add that extra punch. Its a yummy bowl at it best. Can be eaten as a meal or a fabulous side dish to any BBQ. Remove Chicken and its Vegan! Enjoy.
- 2 cups wild rice cooked
- Chicken Breast (grilled and chopped)
- 1 Cup TVP rehydrated
- 1/2 cup each chopped veggies
- sweet onion
- red pepper
- cucumber
- peeled celery
- cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup FF olive oil Italian dressing(alternative olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste)
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp sweet basil chopped
The versatile salad you can add or remove pretty much anything you like. Feta Cheese is good in this for the cheese lovers. I have fresh blueberries but strawberries or chopped green apple is yummy as well. Mix all together in a big bowl and allow to season for at least 30 minutes before serving. The TVP add a nice Harty chew to this salad.
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I was raised on a large farm in a small community of Long Shop, Virginia. Just a stones throw from Blacksburg, Va and a short drive to the WV boarder. I grew up appreciating Appalachia cooking with low budgets and home grown veggies. What honestly tastes better than a warm tomato out of the garden sliced fat with salt and pepper? Maybe a bowl of good brown pinto beans and cornbread. Or even better grilled trout fresh caught from the creek!
My childhood was a dream... and what has made my passion for food- sharing good meals with good friends and loved ones.
My food always has a story and always in sizes to share.
I now have begun a new adventure with my love Jason, and we created the Bellman and Concierge LLC and reopened the beautiful Oaks Victorian Inn. A childhood home I knew well growing up and now saving for many to enjoy as a Boutique Bed and Breakfast. Cooking for guests and sharing traditions. Come visit us at
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Im a county girl with a lot of love to share and I share in my cooking, stories and big hugs. Girl raised in the South cooking- that's me! GRITCOOKING!
I hope you enjoy and please, share and give feedback on what you like or wanting to know more on. Much LOVE always.
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Husband loved this salad!
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