Red Gold presents great recipes for a Mother’s Day Breakfast or Brunch pt 2

Red Gold presents some recipes that will make your mom feel special including an easy Mother’s Day Brunch and even something you can pack for her lunch.

Chicken Blueberry Chopped Salad – This recipe would make a great lunch idea to prepare for Mom on Mother’s Day

CHICKEN BLUEBERRY CHOPPED SALAD

This salad combines savory chicken, sweet blueberries, and a refreshing vinaigrette with feta cheese and bacon. Serve it as a side dish, light dinner, or simple and satisfying lunch.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINUTES

1 head butter lettuce, chopped

2 ears grilled fresh corn, cut off the cob or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 cup chopped cooked chicken

1 avocado, chopped

3/4 cup fresh blueberries

1 (28 ounce) can RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES or 2 (14.5 ounce) cans RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES, rinsed and drained

2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 cup raspberry light vinaigrette

• In a large salad bowl combine lettuce, corn, chicken, avocado, blueberries, petite diced tomatoes, bacon and cheese. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper then toss thoroughly.

• Pour dressing over salad, and then toss once again.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 270, Fat 15g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 1280mg, Carbohydrate 24g, Fiber 4g, Protein 12g,

Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 8%, Iron 8%

Directions for putting this salad into a 1 Quart Mason jar = One Serving:

In the bottom of the Mason jar put 1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette.

Then add the following in this order – ¼ cup corn, 1 cup tomatoes, 2 tablespoons bacon, 2 tablespoons feta cheese, ¼ cup avocado, ¼ cup chicken, ¼ cup blueberries and lastly 2 cups lettuce.

Order to Pack the Perfect Salad in a Jar from bottom to top

1. Salad Dressing

2. Hard Vegetables

3. Beans, Grains and Pasta

4. Cheese and Proteins

5. Softer Vegetables and Fruits

6. Nuts, Seed and Lighter Grains

7. Salad Greens

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