Best Autumn Chicken Walnut And Apple Romaine Salad Recipes

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AUTUMN CHICKEN SALAD



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This recipe takes boring chicken salad and adds a bit of a kick to it with chopped apples and dried cranberries for a perfect autumn salad.

Provided by SANDI149

Categories     Salad

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole cooked chickens, cut into chunks
1 cup mayonnaise
3 stalks celery, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup horseradish sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, mayonnaise, celery, apple, cranberries, horseradish sauce, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 357 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

AUTUMN CHICKEN, WALNUT AND APPLE ROMAINE SALAD



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Make and share this Autumn Chicken, Walnut and Apple Romaine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Craisins® dried cranberries
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, raw
3 teaspoons onion powder
4 teaspoons Mrs. Dash® seasoning original
6 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
4 cups mcintosh apples, sliced
8 cups Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine
8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken with onion powder and Mrs. Dash® seasoning. Place in oven-proof baking dish. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
  • Blend dressing and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  • In a large salad bowl, mix Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine, pasta and apple slices with dressing mixture. Portion equally on four large plates. Slice chicken breasts into half-inch strips and portion equally on top of the four salads. Mix walnuts and Craisins® together into small bowl. Sprinkle evenly on top of each platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 74.7, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 28.7

AUTUMN CHICKEN SALAD



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Got this recipe at Southern Living Cooking School. I really like it and make it year-round. Great for a light lunch.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup chopped red seedless grapes
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium-size Red Delicious apple, chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Mix together first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves.

APPLE ROMAINE SALAD



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Make and share this Apple Romaine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small red onion, diced fine
1 bunch chives, chopped fine
1 1/4 apples, grated
1/2 lemon, zested and juice squeezed out
1 -2 head romaine lettuce, sliced moderately thin
3/4 cup candied pecans
1/2 cup blue cheese
1 cup apple, diced

Steps:

  • Mix together dressing ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine,Dressing can be made a day ahead of time if needed.
  • In a seperate bowl, mix all salad ingredients and then toss with dressing.

AUTUMN SALAD WITH APPLES AND CANDIED WALNUTS



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I got this recipe from and friend and it is my favorite salad. I like to use a lot more sugar than the recipe calls for - About 2-3 tablespoons, but I'll leave the recipe as written and you can sweeten to taste. I also like to use pecans in place of the walnuts.

Provided by talktojvc

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon fresley ground black pepper
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (can use dried)
1/2 medium sweet onion
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil (light tasting)
salt and pepper
2 bunches romaine lettuce, salad torn
1 granny smith apple, sliced thin
1 gala apples, sliced thin (Honey Crisp or Fugi)
1/2 cup feta cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Nuts: Preheat oven tp 350 degrees.
  • Combine walnuts and butter in glass baking dish.
  • Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  • Combine sugar and pepper and toss warm walnuts in mixture to coat.
  • Let cool and store in jar in fridge.
  • Dressing: Blend all ingredients, except oin in processor or blender. With it running, slowly add oil. (may be refrigerated, but bring to room temp to serve).
  • Salad: Assemble and toss with dressing right before serving. (You will have dressing left over) To keep apples from turning brown, place slices in a zip lock with a little lemon juice and water and shake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892.4, Fat 73.5, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 302.7, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 41.6, Protein 12.1

APPLE WALNUT SALAD



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The pumpkin seeds and homemade dressing make this salad so special-and healthy, too. Add leftover turkey and you've got a main-dish salad. -Bjorg Martin, Noblesville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive or flaxseed oil
8 cups torn romaine
4 cups fresh baby spinach
TOPPINGS:
6 slices sweet onion, quartered
1 cup cubed Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1/4 cup dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the honey, vinegar and oil; set aside. Just before serving, place romaine and spinach in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



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This apple walnut salad delivers sweet and tangy flavor to simple salad greens with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, cranberries and Gorgonzola cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 large red apple, chopped
1 large green apple, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or canola oil

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHICKEN ROMAINE SALAD



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Mom invented this colorful salad by combining romaine lettuce with toasted pecans, chicken strips, grapes, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese. I think she's particularly proud of this recipe. -Kevin Weeks North Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup canola oil
7 cups torn romaine
1 cup seedless red grapes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Vidalia onion or honey mustard salad dressing

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; stir in pecans and salt. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Set aside., Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, grapes, cranberries and cheese. Add chicken and reserved nuts; toss to combine. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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