It has been over a year since I’ve posted a recipe here on the blog.  This year has been grueling, exhausting, and one of deep reflection!  It feels fitting to return to the blog with a simple salad – one that requires minimal steps but also some necessary comfort. Over this past year our household go to meals have included batches of spicy pickled radishes, cauliflower shepherds pie, some whole roasted chickens, and enough chili to fill our newly purchased chest freezer.  

Double breading the chicken for this salad added some texture and a more complete meal.  I used it as an opportunity to clean out the fridge and could see adding more toppings including a hard boiled egg, sunflower seeds, or some crunchy red cabbage.  I was in the mood for a comfort meal so I topped this beauty with ranch dressing but you can use whatever makes your heart happy.