Recipe and a Reservation: Blue Dolphin Cafe

Restaurant: Blue Dolphin Cafe of Longboat Key
Address: 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key
Phone: 383-3787
Hours: Open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Owner: William R. Ball
Date established: 2003
Website: www.bluedolphin.com
What they're known for: Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch served in a casual, friendly atmosphere

Blue Dolphin Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
2 pounds chicken breast
1/8 cup diced celery
1/8 granny smith apple, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons sour cream
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder

Method:

1. Cook chicken breast at 325 degrees until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
2. Chop chicken into bite-size chunks.
3. Dice celery and apple.
4. Combine celery and apple in a large bowl.
5. Add mayonnaise and sour cream.
6. Add remaining ingredients and toss together.

Contact Maria Amodio at [email protected].