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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

August 10, 2026 by dinnertonight

Lunch is tough no matter what, but lunch in student housing is even tougher! This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad recipe is easy to pull together and flavorful enough to keep you satisfied! This recipe is very easy to double and save yourself time in the future.

P.s. you don’t have to be in college to enjoy this delicious chicken salad!


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Ingredients
  • 2.6 ounces vacuum pouch chicken breast
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 slices whole grain bread toasted if desired
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  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken breast, yogurt, mustard, and dill.
  2. Chop the celery stalk and pickles to desired size and add to the chicken mixture.
  3. Serve with bread.
  4. Chicken salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup (154g) 2 Amount per serving Calories 160 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 20 mg 7 % Sodium 560 mg 24 % Total Carbohydrate 19 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 2 g 4 % Protein 16 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 130 mg 10 % Iron 1.4 mg 8 % Potassium 230 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, lunch, pickles, school lunch, two

Pumpkin French Toast Bake

December 5, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious dish is made from whole grain bread, pumpkin, pecans, and a touch of maple syrup. It’s a great “breakfast for dinner” option that will fill you up on a chilly evening.


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Ingredients
  • 10 slices whole grain bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups lowfat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 5 ounces pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
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  1. Spray a 9x13” casserole pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. Cut whole grain bread slices into 1-inch cubes. Place bread cubes into the casserole pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree until well combined. Pour mixture over bread until all bread is covered. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or overnight.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together brown sugar and pecan halves. Uncover casserole. Using clean hands, top with sugar and pecan mixture. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and no longer wet.
  5. Serve with maple syrup.
  6. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
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Grape and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

June 25, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this uniquely delicious turkey sandwich! The combination of grapes and avocado is unexpected but you’ll devour it!

 

Learn how to slice an avocado with this how-to- video.

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This unique combination is sure to please the whole family! Serve these sandwiches with side of frozen sweet potato fries
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This unique combination is sure to please the whole family! Serve these sandwiches with side of frozen sweet potato fries
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • 8 oz thin sliced turkey breast low sodium
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 cup red grapes sliced in half
  • 4 sprays Olive Oil Cooking Spray
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  1. Place bread slices on a clean surface. Spread mustard evenly on 4 bread slices.
  2. Layer your sandwiches with 1-2 slices of turkey meat,1 slice swiss cheese, sliced avocado. Last, top with sliced grapes.
  3. Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the sandwich.
  4. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and grill each side of the sandwich for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Grape & Avocado Grilled Cheese Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 sandwich (114g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 30 mg 10 % Sodium 440 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 160 mg 10 % Iron 1.5 mg 8 % Potassium 200 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, avocados, bread, breads, cheese, dinner, grain, grape, lunch, protein, recipe, recipes, sandwich, sandwiches, school, Turkey

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