Hot summer days are being met with afternoon storms here in Colorado. Thunder, lightning, and even a few tornadoes have given this summer a dramatic flair. The storms have also thrown our routine (in a good way). Instead of an afternoon walk, we crawl and play in our living room, pull out baking supplies from kitchen cabinets, and read through the books that rest in Lucy’s nursery.
We also make food like this yogurt chicken salad. Although we’re months, maybe even years, away from thinking about baby number two, it’s still important that I eat a nutrient-dense diet (especially since we’re still breastfeeding six to eight times a day too!) This chicken salad is made with organic whole milk Greek yogurt, toasted almonds, celery, grapes, and chicken (of course). It’s light and refreshing and packed with so many good things for big and little bodies. We served these alongside some whole wheat pitas, but the salad is perfectly filling enough to be enjoyed entirely on its own.
Ryan and I are shooting a wedding tomorrow, so send the happy couple good wishes and prayers for no afternoon storms. See you on Monday!
Yogurt Chicken Salad
1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 pound grilled or roasted chicken breast (thighs would work equally as well)
1 cup grapes, cut in half
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup toasted almonds
Salt and Pepper
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and honey. Set aside. Roughly chop chicken and add to a large bowl along with grapes and celery. Pour dressing over top and mix well with two wooden spoons. Sprinkle generously with almonds. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or cover and allow to chill in refrigerator.
Such a precious picture of Lucy!
Simply beautiful. All of it. That first photo is exquisite in its simplicity – so peaceful too. And I’m always hopeful to find Lucy in any of your posts (bonus!!). Nothing quite like the wonder of summer storms… enjoy the snuggles.
She is so adorable! 🙂 Love the salad too, it looks delicious.
Just found my lunch! Running to make this salad! 🙂 Thanks!
P.S. Lucy is adorable!
This is the perfect salad for me!!! Can’t wait to make it.
This salad sounds so delicious. 🙂 We are getting a stormy day today too – though no tornadoes, thankfully. 🙂 Wishing you a great photo shoot!
Great adorable little Lucy and a great salad to try! It looks delicious! Here’s wishing the best for you guys and the happy couple too!
Awwhhhh Lucy looks so so sweet! And this chicken salad looks absolutely delicious – I love the addition of greek yogurt! <3
Perfectly dressed chicken salad…with classic ingredients! Love it! And Miss Lucy is the cutest!!!
Aww Lucy! Too cute as always! This chicken salad looks fantastic! I hope the wedding works out perfectly!
omigosh have so much fun shooting the wedding!!!
Love this chicken salad, and love that adorbs photo of Luc!
Is it possible that Lucy keeps getting more and more beautiful? Her eyes just draw you in!
I typically don’t like chicken salad because I’m not a huge mayo fan, but this version with yogurt looks SO wonderful. And Baby loves greek yogurt, too, so I bet she’d like it as well!
Yikes. I really hope the weather is good for the happy couple’s wedding.
Now this chicken salad looks fantastic! I am loving that you put grapes in it!
This salad looks amazing!! So yummy!! I love to make chicken salad using yogurt! YUM! Also, your baby is so cute 🙂
Lucy is so lucky to have you documenting her childhood through such beautiful pictures and words.
Chicken salad with nuts and fruit is one of my absolute favorite things. Looks so delicious and I love that bowl!
gorgeous photos and gorgeous new blog! I love coming and reading about your sweet life 🙂
Love your salad. Love your photos. Love your sweet baby girl, and love you’re still breastfeeding! Way to go. You inspire me! Cheers-
Jennifer 🙂
She is so beautiful, Monet! This chicken salad looks delicious– I’ve never made it with yogurt before. Yum!
What a lovely routine to have. That’s some special time.
I miss the days of eating chicken salad… this one looks so good with all those wonderful textures in there.
I love adding fruit to chicken salad and the Greek yogurt dressing. I’ll be making this one soon.
Sometimes simple cabinet items make the best playthings. Seeing pics of Lucy make my day!
Looks so good I think I must make this. As in today!
I love the simplicity of this salad, and especially the Greek yoghurt dressing. I just made a similar salad myself with broccoli and apple, but the dressing was very similar. It tasted decadent, but it was great to know that it wasn’t.
P.S. What a beautiful picture of your little girl. So precious!
This looks delicious, Monet! My chiropractor told me I need to eat more protein, so I’m all over this. Perfectly nourishing and delicious. I visited Colorado twice when I was a teen (my dad had a friend in Telluride who we stayed with during the film festival) and I loved those afternoon storms! Though we got lucky and didn’t have to worry about tornados… Hoping you all stay safe and dry.
This is my kind of salad for the lunch, Monet. I love all the flavours.
Oh yum. This looks like a gorgeously balanced meal Monet! I adore the photos you share of Lucy also… she is getting more beautiful every day. Hope that the wedding shoot went well! xx
I love how you made chicken salad so much healthier, Monet, and this would be perfect for a summer lunch or dinner! Pinning. 🙂
My husband loves summer storms. He’d be totally jealous.
I love a good creamy chicken salad, espeically ones that have grapes and celery in them! We have been grilling a lot of chicken lately and always seem to have some left over. This would be the perfect way to use it up! Also, Lucy is adorable 🙂
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