It went from this: 

to this:

Then I took all this: 

And made this:

Chicken salad is one of my favorite lunch time staples, but making it is usually a hassle and it can be pretty unhealthy. I looked at what I had on hand, and created this sweet, tangy, refreshing salad. The crunch from the walnuts and celery and the sweetness of cranberries is a winner.

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

3 tbsp. lite mayo mixed with 2 tbsp. hot sauce, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp. garlic powder

3 ribs of celery, chopped

1/2 a large white onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup dried cranberries

3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 tbsp. honey

Mix all ingredients together and serve over a bed of lettuce, in a wrap or eat straight from the bowl!

I turned it into this: