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Colorful Ginger Chicken Salad

  I'm not going to pretend that this recipe has anything to do with baking, spontaneously or otherwise.  I have arthritis and I've been researching the connection between foods and inflammation. There's a lot of pseudo science out there on this topic, lots of people willing to sell you books, special plans and meal kits and supplements, none of which are evidence based. The only diet that my doctor said seems to show some actual anti-inflammatory effects is the Mediterranean diet. My blood pressure and cholesterol are also higher than ideal and the Med diet is supposed to be good for that as well so I've decided to give it a try.  Best way to get me to do something I'm not naturally inclined to do (like cut way back/give up on treats?): find some way of holding myself accountable.  So here's my goal: Post one or two recipes a week related to my new food related journey. Here's #1 for this week: a colorful salad with poached chicken and a gingery dressing.  I...

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