Southwest Chicken Salad Bento Box Recipes

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.

SIMPLY SOUTHERN BENTO BOX

Steps:

• Combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, pimento peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the refrigerator.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Cut in half lengthwise.
• Mash yolks, 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, paprika, and mustard powder together in a bowl. Spoon filling into egg whites. Transfer to the refrigerator.
• Mix sour cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and dill together in a bowl. Add cucumbers; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the refrigerator.
• Place pimento cheese in a small container; surround with crackers. Add 2 deviled egg halves, cucumber salad, and sliced peaches to divided sections of the bento box.

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD WRAP BENTO BOX

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken in the hot oil until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Stir cooled chicken, grapes, celery, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Add tarragon and season with salt. Place chicken mixture into a compartment of a bento box.
• Roll or gently fold the tortilla and place into the largest section of the bento box. Place apple and walnuts in additional compartments. When ready to eat, spoon chicken mixture onto the tortilla, add the other toppings, and wrap.