Best Best Ever Chicken Salad Recipes

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BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER



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This recipe uses canned chicken, but if you want to use leftover chunked chicken or turkey, it 's even better. A dab of sweet relish is a nice taste surprise, and we love the apples, pecans, and raisins. The creamy salad dressing finishes it off nicely.

Provided by pepper

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
1 large apple, cored and diced
⅔ cup raisins
½ stalk celery, chopped
½ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, apple, raisins, celery, pecans, yogurt, and relish together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 133.4 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

THE BEST TASTING CHICKEN SALAD EVER



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I am not a chicken fan salad lover. But I just love this chicken salad. It is the only chicken salad I will eat ( mine.) I make it least twice a week. I hope you love it just as much as me.

Provided by Denises

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fresh boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 pinches black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons real mayo mayonnaise
1 teaspoon minced celery

Steps:

  • Boil chicken in water until chicken is throughly cooked through. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from pot and let cool in container or bowl.
  • Chicken cools pretty quickly, usually about 10 minutes. When you can handle it, start shedding it, or take 2 sharp knives and cut them up. It will cool off the chicken quicker if it is cut up.
  • After it cools completely, add garlic salt, and pepper.
  • Add real mayo and celery.
  • Serve between 2 slices of your favorite bread.
  • The garlic salt is the secret ingredient to this chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 148.6, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 13

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER



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This is a wonderful, easy chicken salad. The addition of cole slaw dressing is what makes it taste great. This is great for a crowd. I got this from allrecipes and made if for a 1st communion party. It went over great!

Provided by frog4kids

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked
1/4 cup creamy salad dressing
4 tablespoons coleslaw dressing
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor, combine the chicken, mayo, coleslaw dressing, celery, onion & lemon juice. Adjust coleslaw dressing & mayo as needed to it doesn't get to "soupy".
  • 2. Blend until well mixed. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • *I chopped my chicken, celery & onion with my pampered chef food chopper. I then added the dressing, mayo & seasonings. It worked great!

BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER I



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This is the result of a day at home with my brother and nothing to do. We decided to create a new lunch. Serve on rolls or sandwich bread; this is especially nice if you toast the bread, or use a flavorful whole-grain bread. The chicken can be substituted with turkey, and the ingredients can be rearranged to suit differing tastes. Enjoy!

Provided by STORMWALKER

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons creamy salad dressing
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1 large apple, cored and diced
1 cup chopped pecans
½ stalk celery, chopped
⅔ cup raisins
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, creamy salad dressing, pickle relish, apple, pecans, celery, and raisins together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 169.9 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

BEST CHICKEN SALAD - EVER!



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An herb and lemony chicken salad, made with a fantastic homemade mayonnaise that takes this already yummy salad right over the top. You can whip it up long before you can run to the store for a more expensive and less tasty product. Fabulous for sandwiches, salads, etc.

Provided by The Cafe Sucre Fari

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups shredded cooked chicken, from rotisserie chicken
1 cup mayonnaise, homemade, recipe below
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh herb, parsley, basil, and thyme work well
1 lemon, zested
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (or dijon mustard)
1 pinch sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • For homemade mayonaise - in a glass bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and other ingredients (except the oil). Starting very slowly (just a drop at a time) whisk the oil into the egg yolk mixture. Once an emulsion forms you can increase the oil to a thin stream. Continue whisking in the oil until it is all incorporated. Can be refrigerated up to one week.
  • Combine chicken with enough mayonnaise to moisten (according to taste). Fold in the celery, scallions and herbs. Season with salt and lots of pepper.

BEST EVER PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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This is a tasty and filling chicken pasta salad. Perfect served with a croissant and iced tea for a summer luncheon! Enjoy.

Provided by Diane Whitfield

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups rotelli pasta
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
¼ cup minced pimento
2 tablespoons minced capers
coarsely ground black pepper to taste
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ pound Havarti cheese, diced
4 green onions, diced
4 boneless chicken breast halves - cooked, cooled and cubed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, tarragon, dill, salt, mustard, pimento, capers and pepper. Seat aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, green pepper, Havarti, green onions and chicken. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 668 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER II



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My favorite chicken salad of all times. This is one you must try if you are a fan of chicken salads. Use white wine Worcestershire, if you can find it. Try serving this salad on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich filling.

Provided by Kat

Categories     Salad

Time 4h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup honey
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
6 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper
½ teaspoon poppy seeds
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
½ cup cashews

Steps:

  • In a large, self-sealing bag, combine honey and Worcestershire sauce. Add chicken and place bag in a shallow dish in the refrigerator. Chill 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove chicken and discard marinade.
  • Grill chicken over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from grill, cool and chop.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining honey, mustard, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon pepper, poppy seeds and garlic powder. Add chicken, grapes and cashews and toss until evenly coated. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 563.1 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER



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This is the best chicken salad I have ever had in my life and it is so simple to make.

Provided by Richard Rego

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked
¼ cup creamy salad dressing
4 tablespoons cole slaw dressing
1 stalk celery, chopped
¼ onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the chicken, creamy salad dressing, cole slaw dressing, celery, onion, and salt and pepper. Mix until well chopped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 141.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BEST-EVER CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by Okcoja

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients
3 - 4 lbs of chicken parts (bone-in, skin-on thighs and breasts work well)
2 tablespoons quality olive oil
1 cup of seedless grapes, sliced in half (red and green varieties are great)
1 cup almonds, thinly sliced (optional)
1 celery stalk, sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Kosher salt (start with 1/2 teaspoon, then add more, to taste)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Instructions Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Rub oil all over the chicken pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes (internal temp should reach 165 F). . Remove the chicken, let cool, then pull the meat from the bones and roughly chop. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, grapes, almonds, celery, scallions, dill & parsley In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken mixture, and gently stir until will mixed. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve on a bed of green leaves with sliced tomatoes and avocado. Or, serve on bread with green leaf lettuce. Add more toppings to your taste!

BEST EVER CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
2 navel oranges
About 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 fresh wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
6 cups finely shredded cabbage
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Spicy soy-ginger dressing (recipe in Epicurious recipe box)
1 large avocado, cubed
4 green onions (including green tops), sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. In a 2- to 3- quart pan over high heat, bring about 1 quart water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside. 2. Cut off and discard ends from oranges. Following the curve of the fruit, cut off peel and outer membrane. Slice oranges corss-wise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, then cut these rounds itno quarters. Set aside. 3. Pour the vegetable oil into a 3- to 4- quart pan (the oil should be about 1/2 inch deep) and set over medium-high heat. When oil reaches 350 degrees, add wonton strips and fry, stirring, until golden brown on both sides, about 30 seconds total. Life out with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain. 4. In a large serving bowl, toss the cabbage, chicken, and asparagus with the dressing. Tope with avocado, orange slices, and wonton strips, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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