Every bite of this creamy-without-the-cream chicken salad is an interesting combination of flavors and textures. It’s easy to make, keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and is especially well suited to meals on the go.
In fact, this is one of favorite travel day meals. I pack it into mason jars, tuck them into a small cooler that sits in the back seat of our truck, and it makes a delicious high protein lunch on days when we’re driving around the country from one campground to the next and want to save ourselves from truck stop food.
But you don’t need to wait for a to-go situation to try this spicy, sesame and tahini flavored chicken salad. Serve it on greens or toast, if you like. But we like to eat it just as it’s pictured here, piled into bowls with extra peanuts and sesame seeds.
My other favorite travel day lunch is this Pearl Couscous Salad
This is a healthy, vibrant pasta salad is made with pearl couscous (toasted Israeli-style pasta), whatever fresh herbs and vegetables you like, and dressed simply with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. The salad keeps well for days and can be packed into mason jars for the perfect packed lunch.
Such a great combination of flavors. Thank you for sharing your recipe.