Crunchy celery, sweet cranberries and Farmer Cheese and Lifeway Kefir are the perfect dressing for shredded organic chicken in our Probiotic Chicken Salad. We like serving it on crisp apple rounds, but feel free to scoop it into a lettuce leaf, smooth it over your favorite soft bread or eat it straight from the bowl! Not into meat? It’s great with cooked chickpeas, too!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 cup Plain Lowfat Kefir
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- ¼ cup celery, chopped
- 1 Tbsp shallot, minced
- ½ Tbsp dried sweetened cranberries
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup roasted chopped cashews
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, add Lifeway Low-Fat Plain Kefir, Lifeway Farmer Cheese, shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper each. Stir well to combine.
- Add chopped cashews, cranberries, celery and chicken. Stir well, and feel free to add additional kefir, if needed. Add more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
