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CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPYSEED DRESSING RECIPE



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Chicken and Fruit Salad With Poppyseed Dressing Recipe - delicious spinach salad bursting with fresh berries, citrus, poppyseeds, and tender, juicy chicken!

Provided by Courtney O'Dell

Categories     Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the salad:
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup red grapes
1/4 cup green grapes
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup blackberries
1/2 orange, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds
2 tbsp hemp hearts, optional
For the citrus poppyseed dressing:
1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 T. honey
1/4 tsp. celtic sea salt
1 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix salad.
  • In a medium sized bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk well to combine.
  • Toss salad in dressing just as you are ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 45 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 293 grams sodium, Sugar 21 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams unsaturated fat

EASY FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a recipe I discovered by accident. While trying to make the Betty Crocker® chicken salad, I discovered I didn't have all the spices. '...quick, what can I substitute...' This has been a family favorite ever since.

Provided by jo1527

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 apple, cored and diced
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ teaspoon apple pie spice, or to taste
¾ cup mayonnaise
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, lightly mix the apple, grapes, pecans, apple pie spice, and mayonnaise together until thoroughly combined; stir in the chicken breast meat. Chill until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 147.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD



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I love the challenge of finding creative new ways to serve foods. So putting peaches in chicken salad seems only natural. My husband and I enjoy this hearty cool salad on hot summer evenings.-Elizabeth Waden, Timmonsville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cubed peeled fresh peaches
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup halved strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, orange juice, sugar, ginger and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAROL'S CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD



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I found this recipe in a church cookbook and it was submitted by C. Laird. It is a refreshing change of pace for chicken salad. The preparation time does not include cooking the chicken, as so often I use leftover cooked chicken for this meal.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked)
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 medium granny smith apple, unpeeled
1 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
3/4 cup cashews
1 bunch romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Cut cooked chicken into good sized chunks.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
  • Chop apple into chunks and dip in pineapple juice to keep them from browning.
  • Combine chicken, pineapple, apple, grapes and mayonaisse.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve over romaine lettuce leaves.
  • Top with some of the cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 238.5, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 19.6, Protein 18.3

CAROL'S CHICKEN SALAD



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My friend Carol is a wonderful cook, and this recipe is a '10.' By far the best chicken salad I have tasted.

Provided by Sharon Sisson

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups diced, cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup chopped green onions
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 ½ cups diced Swiss cheese
1 ½ cups halved green grapes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, green onions, water chestnuts, Swiss cheese, and grapes. Add the mayonnaise mixture, and stir to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 278.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CAROL'S SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD



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This is such a nice summer light salad which you can put either chicken, turkey, ham or just have it vegetarian style

Provided by Carol Donald

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg cooked bacon
4 cooked chicken breasts
4 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/3 c olive oil, extra virgin
10 oz chopped baby spinach
2 c fresh chopped pineapple
1 bunch chopped green onions
1/2 c coconut, flaked
1/2 c pineapple juice
2 Tbsp sweet and spicy mustard
2 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 Tbsp cane sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon until crisp. Dain and crumble and set on paper towel.
  • 2. Cook chicken breasts in pan till done. Season with salt and pepper. Put 1 tbsp. oyster sauce over chicken and let simmer till done
  • 3. Chop spinach, green onions and pineapple and put in bowl.
  • 4. Combine white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, oyster sauce, sweet and spicy mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper, cane sugar and pineapple juice in a jar and shake.
  • 5. Add coconut and toss salad ingrediants then pour over salad.

CAROL'S CHICKEN SALAD



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A twist on the old standby chicken salad. The Ranch dressing gives it a great flavor. Prep time is based on using leftover cooked and cooled meat.

Provided by Briteyz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 -4 cups cooked cold chicken or 3 -4 cups turkey, chopped into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 -1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
lettuce
tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Using as much or as little mayo as you like.
  • Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Serve on your choice of bread or rolls.
  • Top with lettuce and tomato if you like.
  • You can also serve on a bed of lettuce for a great salad.

CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Chicken Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SJG3483

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked chicken, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup seedless grapes (if possible, sliced in half)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
mixed salad green

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix together mayo, lemon juice, and sugar.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Toss with mixed salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 297.8, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 18.7, Protein 28.2

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