Happy Saturday, Everyone!
I am going to explore more of the state today! Before I head out, I want to leave this delicious salad fix! There are all kinds of unhealthy foods that I refuse to give up. I like to incorporate them into my meals in “healthier ways”. I used to eat popcorn chicken with a side of fries and extra ketchup. Now, I top my salads with popcorn chicken instead! I get my popcorn chicken fix and salad fix at the same time. It’s a win/win situation. I normally make the chicken myself with this recipe, but sometimes take the easy way out and buy the all natural popcorn chicken at Whole Foods.
I made this salad a couple nights ago. (Instead of blue cheese on mine, I used feta.) I also used raspberry vinaigrette instead of honey mustard. You can customize it any way you want! It’s also delicious with popcorn shrimp! Oh! And I used spring blend mix lettuce instead of iceberg on mine. My friend isn’t a fan of the darker green lettuce.
Ingredients: 3 cups lettuce, garlic croutons, crispy fried onions (the kind you put on green bean casserole 😉 lite honey mustard dressing, sweet banana peppers, jalapeños, blue cheese crumbles, and baked popcorn chicken!
And of course….he’s always creeping!
Anna says
I have never heard of popcorn chicken before, but it looks so delicious, I have to try it! I love your posts, can’t gett enough of them! Would you mind if I mention you and your blog in my blog as my biggest inspiration and motivation?
Taralynn McNitt says
Are you serious!? Popcorn chicken is basically little chicken nuggets but so delicious. And I would love for you to mention my blog in your post! Thats so sweet:) xo
Anna says
Thank you! Yeah, serious! Well, now I know and I’ll definitely try out! 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
🙂 you won’t regret it! xo
jen says
Your pup in the background of your pics makes me laugh every time! Great blog…
Taralynn McNitt says
hahaha thanks! He’s ALWAYS creeeeepin:)
Sophia says
This looks so delicious! Do you have a recipe for popcorn chicken?
Taralynn McNitt says
I bought the chicken in the picture, but use this recipe for chicken nuggets!:)http://simplytaralynn.com/2011/12/28/healthy-baked-mcnuggets/
Nicole says
I can’t bring up your recipie for popcorn chicken, do you have a link? Let me know please!!
Thank you!
Amanda says
Hey! The video was hysterical! Loved it! 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
haha I saw it on GMA the other day and had to share!
Sarah says
That salad looks so good, it’s not even funny. I haven’t had popcorn chicken in forever!!
xx Sarah
Loser Girl Wins // Bloglovin
Taralynn McNitt says
It’s the bomb!!!!:)
lisa says
This looks amazing .i cant wait to make it.. i love ur blog u inspire me to eat better to live better. Thank you. Have fun exploring:)
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Lisa!! That means a lot! xo
Paige says
I am obsessed with Southern Charm. You should do a little blog on Charleston so we can see what it’s like from a “Yankee’s” perspective.
Carley says
Oh my gosh. That video is sooo funny! I don’t even know what i would do if i saw someone doing that at the gym. I was laughing so hard watching that! Thanks for posting it 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
I’d steal a donut 🙂
Carley says
I would definitely ask for a bite of that cookie dough package!
Amber says
We don’t have all natural popcorn chicken around here:[ But it looks soo good! Lol
That video is so funny!! Thanks for sharing it[:
Lindsay says
Your photos are just so great! Looks delicious 😀
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you!!:)
Melina says
Hey Tara! I really like ur posts. But I am always wondering how much you REALLY eat because, come on, u aren’t going to stay that thin when u eat all this stuff u are posting?? And I really have to say: U might have a crush on ur dog but he is really really ugly and looks some kind of hmmm dirty and lousy all the time. Anyway,keep on going if u feel good the way u do right now.
Taralynn McNitt says
Celeste says
Alrighty Melina, that was rude. Everyone’s body is different and what Tara may be able to eat (while maintaining her body weight) is not what others else can eat. Besides that point, she actually eats really healthy most of the time!! She takes unhealthy foods and makes them better for you. Plus she works out a shit load. And it’s okay to splurge on food occasionally. Live a little!
Also, Mr Grumples is adorable. I love seeing her posts about him. Don’t hate on her curly furred, beautiful angel dog.
Mary says
Great response, lol!
Shyann says
Why would someone go to All the trouble to read everything and go all the way down the page to comment? If it annoys you, then in the right hand top corner of your screen, yes right there… There is this symbol – where you can close the page and continue with your life undisturbed.
You’re welcome!
PS: ALL dogs in the Universe are Gorgeous and adorable, no matter how “Ugly” they might seem!
Cindy says
That salad looks delicious!
I have a question, do you know any tricks how i could control my food cravings? I`ve read your post about it, but in my head i just kind of ignore everything and then eat lots of snacks in between my (actually healthy) meals, but thats exactly why i`m out of shape. And i just don`t know how to control that.
I love your blog! Thank you so much for all the inspiration!
Celeste says
Oh gosh that video was so funny!! Thanks for sharing that!!
Taralynn McNitt says
of course!!:)
Lisanne says
Hi lady! I love your blog…
And I was scrolling through the comments. Love your post back “hater” to that girl talking about Mr. Grumples, and you…well done!
xo
Starla J says
My kids love popcorn chicken so this may be a fun way to get them to eat more salads!?! Thank you for sharing!
Sarah Little says
Making this salad tonight! Just wanted to drop some love on here and tell you I LOVE your blog! You inspire me to be healthier and TAKE MORE PICTURES! 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
ahhhhh thanks, Sarah!!!!