Best Bridesmaids Luncheon Chicken Salad Recipes

SIMPLE LUNCHEON SALAD

Simple Luncheon Salad image

"For a bridal shower or summer buffet, this colorful crunchy chicken salad is a perfect choice," notes Pat Stevens, field editor from Granbury, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2/3 to 1 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups each torn Bibb, leaf and iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups green grapes, halved
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper, pickle relish, carrot and pimientos. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken mixture; toss to coat., Combine the lettuces; place on a serving platter or individual salad plates. Top with chicken salad, cheese, grapes, oranges and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

LUNCHEON CHICKEN SALAD

Luncheon Chicken Salad image

We like chicken salad but not as a sandwich or with all the extra fruits or nuts that are sometimes added. Here is a basic easy but tasty chicken salad that would be wonderful for a luncheon or supper on a hot night. Submitted for RSC #10.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 1/2 ounces canned chicken, I used Tyson's Premiere White and Dark Chunk Chicken
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red onion, chopped finely
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 romaine lettuce leaves
crouton, lightly crushed, I used sour dough

Steps:

Drain chicken and place in medium bowl. With a fork break up larger pieces and add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning salt, and ground pepper. Refrigerate until chilled.
Wash and pat dry lettuce leaves with a paper towel. Add cherry tomato halves to chicken salad and mix lightly to combine. Lay two lettuce leaves on a plate and spoon on chicken salad, sprinkle lightly crushed croutons on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.3, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 130.2, Sodium 1549.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8, Protein 40.9