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Spring is in the air and that means time outdoors with the family + crisp, cool recipes.
​Our Miniature Schnauzer Charlie adores this time of year because he knows it means days at the dog park, road trips around the state and exploring the backyard to his little hearts content. I'm also enjoying the slower pace of spring as we are wrapping an issue of the magazine and summer will be a more leisurely time to play with the pups and nest to get ready for baby.
After spending an early morning at a local farm with the hubs perusing delicious goodies, it was time to return home for lunch and naps with the pup.
Many of you have been asking me, that when I'm not making Charlie's food from scratch, what I feed him. There are many seasons of life where one may not have the resources, the time or the funds to make homemade dog food to keep on hand. It's important to know what brand to trust to make sure your fur babies are getting the best, in not only flavor and texture, but in nutritional value. It's a delicate balance to ensure they're getting all of what they need. We chose the DISH from Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® dry dog food line because, like we do, she uses whole ingredients in her recipes. Our pups are family to us and it's important, knowing what I do about food and what it can do for our bodies, that they also get the best of the best. It's formulated for all size dogs too, which makes it a match for our 13 year old senior lab as well. I've been a fan of Rachael's for many years now, the heart she has for dogs and the quality of her product lines. Having my dogs on a wheat and corn free diet (like mama, like pups) I was ecstatic to see this new product emerge. Also free of soy, gluten, by-product, fillers or preservatives, I feel confident in knowing it's a food that can grow with him as he grows from puppy into a little man and into his senior years.
Once the pup was fed, it was time to whip up something for me and the hubs. With Sunday being our meal prep and plan for the week day, I wanted something cool, quick and easy. So I took cues from Charlie's decadent dish, the DISH Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe with Veggies & Fruit, to create the recipe below for my Spring Chicken Salad.
Using some of the same whole ingredients founds in Charlie's nosh - green apples, cranberries and chicken became the stars of our lunchtime fare. Serving it with my favorite gluten free brown rice crackers gave us the whole grains needed to round out our protein packed meal.
This salad is cool and refreshing and serves 2. The cranberries offer a welcome sweetness while the tart apple and spring greens lend a nice crunch.
It was the perfect compliment to the refreshing homemade lemonade we picked up at the farm this morning and I felt good knowing Charlie was enjoying a meal that was also packed with vitamins and minerals that his little energetic, growing body needs. If you are wanting to make the switch or want to try DISH from Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® remember to gradually introduce the food by incorporating it into your current dog food over the course of 7-10 days. Slowly replace your dog’s current food with DISH until it’s completely switched over. We found it at Target and it was simple to find, located in the Pet Supply and Dog Food section of the store. Many stores carry it, and you can check the store locator for a store near you. Charlie adores this food and gets excited for mealtime, which shows me it's an authentic win in our household. ​And for those of you who know my heart for dogs, Rachael’s personal proceeds are given to Rachael’s Rescue, an organization that was created to help shelter pets in need. She has donated over $10M to date towards food, medical supplies and treatments for these unfortunate animals. A win/win for my dogs and those without a home. ​
Have you tried DISH from Rachael Ray™ Nutrish®? Or, do you have an adorable photo of your pup to share with me? Leave it in the comments below or contact me. Seriously can never have enough cute dog photos on the internet in my opinion.
Do you have a favorite quick and easy go-to spring salad recipe? I'd love to try + taste! Share below!
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robin masshole mommy
4/4/2016 11:36:08 am
That sounds great. I bet my dog would love it, too!
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Mandi
4/4/2016 02:11:48 pm
Robin,
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Mandi
4/4/2016 02:14:02 pm
They are so great AND so affordable. They don't upset my dogs tummies at all and they finish their food in one sitting. Its a win in our house.
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4/4/2016 12:03:24 pm
OMG, he is so adorable! I can't even focus on anything other than that obscenely cute face! <3 <3 <3
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Mandi
4/4/2016 02:15:46 pm
Stacie,
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Mandi
4/4/2016 02:17:12 pm
Beth,
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Mandi
4/4/2016 02:16:17 pm
Jeanette,
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Jenna M Wood
4/4/2016 01:38:30 pm
This looks like the perfect Spring recipe- and you are so very right about there being different 'seasons' to life. I like to do things homemade too, but it's simply not always possible. It's great to know what products and brands to rely on when time is crunched. #client
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Mandi
4/4/2016 02:12:57 pm
It is one of my all-time favorite go-to's for Spring. I love anything cool and crunchy as the temps rise.
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Mandi
4/4/2016 02:16:40 pm
Candy,
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Sofia
4/4/2016 01:59:02 pm
Wow this is beautiful! Need to try this recipe
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Mandi
4/4/2016 02:14:27 pm
Thanks Sofia! Let me know how you like it! It's quick and easy :)
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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:26:31 pm
Thanks Celeste! It was delicious!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:40:57 pm
I agree and his head tilt melts me haha! You can definitely try this as an egg salad if you're not vegan, or with a chicken substitute! I have a lot of vegetarian and vegan clients who can make this work.
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4/4/2016 02:36:08 pm
Yum!! I haven't had chicken salad in awhile and now I"m craving it. Your recipe sounds delicious!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:50:13 pm
Thanks Rachel! It definitely IS craveable. I hope you try and enjoy!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:37:15 pm
Sarah,
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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:53:36 pm
Thank you! And yes, I would recommend it! My pups LOVE it!
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4/4/2016 03:04:09 pm
Charlie is soooo cute! I love chicken salad! I make mine with light ranch. I don't always use crasians but I do almost always use carrots which people normally love!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:55:03 pm
Dia,
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4/4/2016 03:04:29 pm
My dog loves this food. And I'd love a good spring chicken salad. I love your sweet baby.
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Mandi
4/12/2016 10:00:24 pm
Glad to hear you're a fan! We love it, as does Charlie. And thank you <3
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Mandi
4/12/2016 10:10:50 pm
Aw thanks Lexi! <3
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4/4/2016 03:18:21 pm
This is SO timely. We are getting a service dog for our son and I have been wondering about what to feed her. She is already getting RR food and I hadn't done any research about dog food yet. We eat organically in my house, so its important that our animals eat well too!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 10:10:27 pm
Christy,
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Christine
4/4/2016 05:42:08 pm
What a lucky dog. He deserves the best. :-)
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4/4/2016 05:48:47 pm
I love that you do not go overboard with the mayo. Just enough to hold it all together is perfect!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 10:11:32 pm
Agreed Kim! I can't get down with tons of mayo ;/ I like to taste all the flavors!
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4/4/2016 06:34:46 pm
We eat Paleo too :) This looks delicious! That dog is lucky!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 10:13:17 pm
I hope you enjoy Ashleigh! I'd love to know what you put in yours. I love trying different variations
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4/4/2016 08:42:55 pm
Ooh yummy! And your mini schnauzer is absolutely adorable.
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4/5/2016 12:15:35 am
Your chicken salad looks delicious! And your little dog Charlie is so adorable. I love learning about new brands of dog food. This new brand has piqued my interest. It's so awesome that Rachael has donated $10 million to date to help animals in need. It's things like this that are really important to consumers.
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4/5/2016 12:17:03 am
Your salad looks so good. I will have to try it minus the mayonnaise.
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Mandi
4/12/2016 10:15:18 pm
Thanks! And you can def. swap out for a greek or dairy free yogurt, or even a healthy oil or apple cider vinegar. I use a Paleo mayo in mine.
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4/5/2016 06:24:50 am
The chicken salad and the dog food looks really good! I'm going to check this brand out!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 10:12:11 pm
Thanks Lynndee! We adore him <3 and it is a great lunch, especially as the temps warm up!
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maggie branch
4/5/2016 08:40:25 am
Oh my goodness your pup is adorable! I think my dog would love this doggie food so much and would be so excited to try something new and different!
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4/5/2016 09:06:28 am
I would need to these for my fur baby. I don't want him to get tired of the same kind of food I feed him. It will be a nice treat for him for being such a lovable, cute, adorable and a very well behaved dog!
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4/5/2016 09:38:45 am
How yummy and a great mix of ingredients!
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4/5/2016 09:58:07 am
Aw, love this post! Such a sweet puppy :) And the dish looks perfect!
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4/5/2016 10:21:50 am
My pup also enjoy's Rachel's dog food. I am going to pin this recipe because I really feel like this would be a kid friendly summer meal option. I have a child on the autism spectrum who eats Paleo so the whole family has joined her in support and you wouldn't believe the way it has changed us for the better.
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Kathy
4/5/2016 10:31:36 am
Such a cute dog! This dog food sounds like a great option for dogs. I don't have any, but I can let others know about this brand. That chicken salad looks amazing too!
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Ann B
4/5/2016 11:33:55 am
This is a great brand of dog food. I love to have salad for lunch. My favorite salad right now is spinach with feta cheese and a little chicken.
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Bonnie Gowen
4/5/2016 06:46:06 pm
That salad looks really good. Charlie is soo cute. That's awesome that he loves that food.
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4/6/2016 05:14:09 am
Our dogs love Rachael Ray's dog food. We have been buying it since last year.
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4/6/2016 12:31:15 pm
Omg I must live under a rock because I had no idea Rachel Ray had her own dog food! Sounds pretty fab!
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Marielle Altenor
4/6/2016 10:13:35 pm
Charlie's seem to really enjoy his meal! The chicken salad looks really delicious too!
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4/7/2016 01:36:00 am
Charlie looks like quite the character, a very old soul I suspect!
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Mandi
4/12/2016 10:09:08 pm
I totally see that in him too and in his personality. I just adore the little man-pup he is haha
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4/9/2016 08:44:19 am
That chicken salad looks divine. I'm loving salads for lunch nowadays. Quick and easy to prepare when I am running around.
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