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I’ve always been a big fan of colourful, easy, throw-together meals

And this recipe is exactly that! It’s super duper easy - and you can take ALL the short cuts you like. It all starts with a supermarket free range barbecue chicken, but if you prefer, you could poach or grill your own chicken (you want about 4 or 5 cups, chopped). Hell - you could even make your own mayonnaise if you like! But I want you to know that I have never made my own mayonnaise, and I’m very happy with a full fat regular supermarket brand like S&W or Kewpie.

I would classify this low FODMAP using the ingredients in the amounts listed, to make 4-5 serves. Although barbecue chicken will have herbs and spices added (including some onion and garlic), you should be right as long as you don’t use the skin. Remember! Low FODMAP doesn’t mean NO FODMAP. We know from the Monash testing of products that small amounts of onion and garlic here and there (eg. in BBQ sauce) often test as A-OK. Hence my advice that a BBQ chook less the skin gets my stamp of approval.

This meal is also gluten free, as long as your have checked the BBQ chook, the mayonnaise and curry powder and the balsamic glaze (just to be sure) for any gluten-containing ingredients.

is it good for you?

Abso-forking-lutely it is! As you slice and dice - pay attention to all those fabulous colours and textures. All the veggies make this salad high in fibre, to support good gut health and regularity. And all those pigments, as well as the herbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and nuts provide a fabulous antioxidant and good fat package - also good for your gut environment, your mood and your arteries.

You know what else is good for you? Not getting all stressy and hot under the colour about eating perfect meals. Taking short cuts and freeing up your brain space and time is actually a really important part of looking after yourself.

Curried chicken salad would also be great for meal prepping as a sandwich or wrap filling too. If you’re not bothered by fructans in onion you could use the entire spring onions (not just the ends) or even red onion. And if you’re not a fan of radish or anything else here - don’t use it!

I hope you love this as much as my little fam bam do.