Paleo Mayonnaise/Chicken Salad

Paleo Mayo:

I am in awe of science right now. It's amazing to me what a few simple ingredients can make. If my high school science teacher had taught us to make mayonnaise instead of mixing scary chemicals in test tubes I would have been much more excited about science class. 

Ingredients:

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp mustard
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• salt and pepper

Start by whisking egg yolks, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl. Mix oils together in a separate bowl. Very very very slowly (drop by drop) mix in oil while vigorously whisking. As the mixture starts to thicken you can incorporate oil more quickly. When all oil is incorporated put mixture in a food processor. Add the rest of the lemon juice and salt and pepper and pulse for 10-20 seconds until desired thickness. Store in refrigerator in a glass jar.


Paleo Chicken Salad:

A dish that incorporates meat, nuts, and fruit is pretty much the primal eater's best bet when it comes to quick meals. Chicken salad is a great solution for meals on busy days, and a great excuse to use that Paleo Mayo you just made ;-)

 Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup chopped green grapes
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 apple
• 1 avocado
• 1/2-3/4 cup Paleo Mayo
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Boil chicken. Chop everything else and mix. When the chicken has cooled dice it and add. Mix paleo mayo and lemon juice together then incorporate. Enjoy over spinach or greens!