Two Fresh and Simple Summer Recipes!
Looking for some simple summer recipes? I’ve got you covered with my curry chicken sandwiches and fresh watermelon, mint and feta salad! Both are perfect for summer barbeques or quick and easy lunches.
I stole these recipes from my friend Meghan- our sons were born within a week of each other and naturally, we’ve become quite tight over the past 9 months. First up, if you’re looking for a simple, yet flavour-packed sandwich, this curry chicken sandwich recipe is amazing.
Next up, the watermelon salad with mint and feta recipe is SO delicious. Watermelon is a sweet treat that packs quite a nutrition punch! It’s a good source of potassium, vitamins A and C and provides some fibre and folate. Watermelon also contains high levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to the reduced risk of some cancers. And because watermelon is about 92% water, eating watermelon is a perfect way to help rehydrate on those hot summer days.
Curry Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups cooked chicken 1-2 breasts depending on the size. If you’re time crunched: use low sodium canned chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped apple
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
Instructions
- Boil the chicken for 35-40 minutes (place raw chicken breasts in boiling water and then turn down to a simmer for 40 minutes)
- Shred the chicken with two forks or in a small food chopper. Mix in all remaining ingredients.
- Top with delicious tomatoes and butter lettuce and have on multi-grain bread.
Notes
Fresh Watermelon, Mint and Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 small or 1/2 large watermelon cubed into bite sized cubes
- 1 bunch of mint I like tons of mint, but if you want a more subtle taste, don’t put a whole bunch
- 1/2 – 1 cup feta crumbled or cubed
Instructions
- Marinate the watermelon with the mint over night or for a few hours. If you’re time crunched: don’t worry about the marinating – it will still be deelish!
- Add feta and mint and voila! Done!
Notes
Sarah Remmer, RD, is a registered dietitian and mom of three, specializing in family and pediatric nutrition. She’s the founder of Centred Nutrition Collective and has nearly 20 years of experience helping families feel confident about feeding their kids.
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