This fresh-tasting chicken salad is a favorite of Columbia Mayor Brian Treece and Mary Phillips, both at home on hot summer nights or at church or boy scout potlucks.

I first tasted a version of the bean salad below at my mother-in-law’s table.

After a long career as a nurse, Joyce enjoys preparing and sharing dishes from her cookbook collection (including one by actor Vincent Price). When hosting her neighborhood book club, Joyce delights in creating a unique dish that reflects the novel being discussed. Joyce shares a favorite for children and adults alike, the Chinese chicken salad.

From the kitchen of Dr. Anne Deaton’s daughter-in-law, this Italian dish features white beans and is a favorite "go-to" for lunch or buffet.

Robin LaBrunerie shares a recipe made from the chicken left from cooking chicken stock - blueberry thyme chicken salad. A tasty treat with summer fruits!