So I’ve been thinking of horse show and clinic friendly cooking this summer. I ask myself, what will pack/travel well yet be appetizing in the midday heat of horse shows. The same old, same old of PB&J with bottled water just doesn’t cut it sometimes and I’m often tempted to buy a greasy (albeit often tasty and supportive of the event) cheese burger. In the heat that 1/4 pound of meat just sits at the bottom of my stomach like a ton of bricks.
I thought it would be fun to test out different salad and sandwich options and work on being a little creative so here’s my first stab at it. We’ll be taking these tasty treats along to the Carolina Reining Futurity show this weekend!
Chicken Curry Croissant Sandwich:
2 cooked whole chicken breasts, food processed
1/4 cup nuts (I use a variety), food processed
1/4 cup craisins (or raisins)
4 celery stalks (no need to de-string), food processed
Salt to your liking (I put 1/2 tsp.)
4 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
Curry powder to your liking (I put 1 tsp.)
8 Croissants (cut in half with serrated knife for cleanest cut)
In a large bowl, combine chicken, nuts, craisins, celery, salt, mayonnaise, and stir until well blended. Add curry powder. Blend well and store in sealable container until ready to load up! Don’t forget your pre-cut croissants & a spoon.
This stays chilled well in the cooler and is easy to prepare from your trailer, tack room or even ringside!
Instead of just bottled waters, treat yourself to a little southern health friendly sweet iced tea! I make a caffeine free raspberry tea and sweeten with agave nectar. I’ve been working on cutting out as much refined sugar as possible and this is a GREAT natural sweetener (Thanks Tanya!). Unlike refined sugar is has low glycemic index. I make a 6 cups concentrated tea in a mason jar, sealed well and just water it down in my cup straight from the hose in the barn aisle!
Happy showing and blue ribbons all around!