Lemon chicken salad for two with pistachios and dates. Copycat Whole Foods lemon aioli chicken salad.
I really want to be one of those ladies who lunch. I'm pretty sure that there are only two requirements to join the club: be a lady and have time for lunch. I think my eyebrows are too big to be considered 'ladylike', but with a great hat or side-swept hairdo, I might eke by.
I just wish I had time for lunch. I usually eat lunch standing up in the kitchen. Sometimes it's my kitchen, sometimes it's not. Sometimes the lunch is a sad rice cake topped with peanut butter or a handful of dried figs plus a few almonds. Not so ladylike.
A lady's lunch is balanced, pretty, and always has a touch of sweet--just like this lemon chicken salad for two:
Copycat Whole Food Lemon Chicken Salad for two:
I spy this chicken salad flavor combo at my Whole Foods frequently. I really want to stand in line and wait for a scoop or twelve, but the line is usually too long. So, I grab a pack of figs and almonds and call it lunch. But I just couldn't shake the flavor combo of lemons, pistachios, and creamy chicken. I whipped up my own version, and stirred in Medjool dates and crisp radishes because, well, because I like them. You too?
If eating raw eggs makes you squeamish, you can easily substitute ¼ cup of store-bought mayo and stir in the zest of half of a lemon. In this recipe, we're cutting the mayo with Greek yogurt (because I can't remember the last time I didn't stir Greek yogurt into a recipe). Seriously, nothing is safe from my Greek yogurt obsession. I've made truffles, a quick pasta dinner, and even breakfast popsicles with it. Oh, and pie (of course). I buy the 4 pound tub o' Greek yogurt at Costco, and tuck into it like it's The Hunger Games up in this place.
A fresh and delicious salad that's perfect for summer lunches.Lemon Aioli Chicken Salad with Pistachios
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 810Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 332mgSodium: 564mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 4gSugar: 23gProtein: 65g
Tom @ Raise Your Garden says
Well I have a zero percent chance to be part of a "lady's lunch." That's o.k. us men have our place. This salad looks amazing and yes I like to eat healthy like most woman but I'm just gong to have to double the portion. :)
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
YES YES YES let's do lunch. Please bring this. I'll bring the wine :)
Ali Grace says
A lady's lunch with you and this amazing chicken salad? I'm so there. Just don't judge me because I definitely need a manicure. And a pedicure. And a haircut. And some tweezers too. :) Ain't nobody got time for that!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
If Erin's coming over with wine and your'e making these sandwiches, I'll bring the chocolate!
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
I want in. I'll bring the veggies, duh.
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
Loving this salad and wishing we were all having lunch together today! Gorgeous!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Let's do lunch!! Cause this sounds amazing :)
sheila says
Lovely recipe! Ha! I love your disclaimer ;)
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Ok maybe I don't eat chicken but can we be ladies who lunch together? I would love that!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Beautiful photos! And I love the ingredient combo!!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
Oh this looks so classy! Perfect for a ladies only lunch, along with a drink and maybe some hot gossip!!