ArchetypeMe: Tangy Chicken Salad

This sweet and tangy chicken salad from our friends at Archetype Me and Cricket Azima is a healthy and fresh take on an old favorite. The creaminess of the Greek yogurt, complemented by the sweet, chewy texture of the dates, makes it irresistible, even to the pickiest eaters. Kids will love the sweetness of the salad, and parents will be thrilled that a dish that tastes so indulgent has so much nutritional value. The dates give the added benefit of dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, and are the perfect foil to the tanginess of the Greek yogurt, which provide much-needed calcium with a probiotic plus.

Notes to The Busy Caregiver:

Use what you have! Don’t have dates? Substitute raisins or diced apricots. No chives? Substitute other favorite summer herb such as tarragon, thyme, mint, or dill.

Diversely delicious! Enjoy this chicken salad on salad greens, mixed into pasta, tucked into a wrap, or as a filling for a sandwich.

Make it a team effort! There are plenty of jobs to share. Pitted dates are soft and can be cut using a plastic knife. Once the cooked chicken has cooled, kids can help shred the pieces with their hands.

Yields 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 chicken breast, cooked (poaching works well here) and shredded

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 cup finely chopped pitted dates

1/2 cup chopped chives

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, yogurt, dates, chives, salt and pepper.

2. Mix ingredients together thoroughly.

3. Chill and serve!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.