Nothing says summer like grilling! But have you ever tried including chia seeds with your grilling recipes? Grilling is already one of the healthiest ways to cook (as long as you’re careful with marinades!) and by seasoning meats and vegetables with herbs like basil, oregano and thyme, and adding Salba chia seeds, you can give your favorite recipes a boost of nutrition. With these easy and fun recipes, anyone can grill a delicious, healthy meal!
Baby Kale Salad with Strawberries and Salba Chia Seed Dressing
Ingredients:
- 5 oz baby kale (or other lettuce)
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- Any additions you would like (almonds, cheese, etc.)
For the dressing:
- 1/2 T Salba chia seeds
- 1 T red wine vinegar
- 1 T apple cider vinegar
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 ½ T honey (or agave)
Bonus! Place Salba Chia seeds on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 1 hour. The seeds will become crunchy and add texture to salads just like sesame seeds!
Salba Chia Chicken Strips
Ingredients:
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 T grainy mustard
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Salba chia seeds
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Directions:
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry. Slice each breast into strips and set aside.
- Combine the yogurt and mustard in a bowl; add the chicken and allow it to marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the panko, chia, sage, salt and several grinds of pepper in a medium bowl and stir well.
- Dredge the chicken into the panko mixture and coat all sides well. Place on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cooked through and panko turn golden. Serve warm.
Salba Chia Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
· 1/2 cup honey
· 1/3 cup orange juice
· 2 T lemon juice
· 4 T Salba chia seeds
· 1/4 tsp ground ginger
· 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
· 5 cups cubed cantaloupe
· 1 cup fresh blueberries
· 2 large firm bananas, sliced
· 2 medium nectarines, peeled and sliced
· 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
· 2 cups halved seedless grapes
Directions: In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.
…and if you’re looking for something easy-peasy, try one of my favorite last-minute grilled chicken tender recipes!
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Strips
Ingredients:
Frozen Chicken Tenders (thawed)
Lemon Pepper Seasoning or Marinade
1-2 Tablespoons of Whole Salba Chia Seeds
Directions: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Place on a hot grill or simply grill in a pan until done.
GIVEAWAY
We want to give you the chance to grill with chia seeds. Enter to win a Salba Chia Prize Pack including one bag of whole chia seeds and one bag of ground chia seeds. We will select two winners to each receive a prize pack after 7/16. Good luck!
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I love putting chia seeds in my yogurt and my smoothies. Thank you for the chance to win some.
These recipes sound delicious! I love that chia seeds could be added to so many different recipes and even picky eaters would love them!! I'd like to add them to my children's smoothies!
Thank you for the great giveaway! I love chia seeds in my smoothies.
Thanks for the chance to win! I would love to use chia seeds in my muffins.
Awesome giveaway! We use chia seeds in our smoothies!
I'm new to trying to eat naturally. I've been hearing good things about chia seeds and would love to try then. Thank you for the giveaway.
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂 I've actually never tried chia seeds before.
My husband loves chia seeds. Yum! Thanks for the giveaway! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
I've got all the ingredients for that first salad! Looks delicious. We love chia seeds!
I dob't have any asparagus right now but I love the idea. I think i'll make it with green beans instead!
I have been wanting to try them and love the ideas for using them.
I love chia seeds in smoothies.
I just tried chia seeds with milk and cereal last month and I so loved it!!
Thank You for the chance
Fiona N
I love chia and this would add yumminess to my food and drinks!!
I am just learning how to use Chia seeds so I would love to win these ones
Chia seeds are such a versatile item. I cant wait to try this!
I add chia seeds to my smoothies.
Never would of thought of using them in grilling – great recipe!
thank you
The chicken strips recipe above sounds very tasty and something that my daughter would love.
Would love to try chia seeds.