CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
This unusual and refreshing chicken salad is perked up by the addition of toasted almonds, tangy pineapple, crunchy water chestnuts and sweet grapes.
Provided by sal
Categories Salad
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the lemon juice. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
- Mix the salad dressing, salt, pineapple, grapes, almonds, water chestnuts and lettuce into the chicken until evenly combined. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 787.6 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
CHICKEN AND FRISéE SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, TOASTED ALMONDS, AND MANCHEGO
Categories Salad Cheese Chicken Leafy Green Nut Pepper Quick & Easy Lunch Goat Cheese Almond Bell Pepper Spring Shower Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over low heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer almonds to paper towels; sprinkle with Pimentón de La Vera and season with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
- Whisk shallot, vinegar, and oil in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place frisée, red peppers, and chicken meat in large serving bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle salad with almonds and cheese.
- **Test-kitchen tip:**A vegetable peeler is the perfect tool for shaving Manchego cheese. *Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores, and by mail from La Tienda (888-472-1022; tienda.com).
CHICKEN SALAD WITH PIQUILLO PEPPERS, ALMONDS, AND SPICY GREENS
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Chicken Leafy Green Herb Mustard Nut Onion Pepper Dinner Lunch Almond Arugula Escarole Watercress Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in large bowl. Warm drippings in microwave just until melted. Drizzle over chicken; toss to coat. Add green onions, 1/3 cup almonds, and peppers and toss. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Let dressing stand at room temperature.
- Add greens, basil, and dressing to bowl with chicken; toss to coat. Season chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons toasted almonds over and serve.
ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD
No need to roast the red peppers for this refreshing chicken and avocado salad-that flavor comes with the dressing!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss avocados with lemon juice in large salad bowl. Add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions; mix lightly.
- Add dressing; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with croutons. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g
CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Steps:
- 1. To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk together the mustard, vinegar, and garlic. Whisking constantly, slowly add the olive oil until fully incorporated.
- 2. In a medium bowl combine the chicken, celery, red peppers, and chives. Fold in the vinaigrette. Season with salt and black pepper and serve, either made into a sandwich or over salad greens tossed with a little more olive oil and sprinkled with salt.
- Brown-bag it with: grapes
WARM CHICKEN-AND-FRISEE SALAD WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes. Drain the raisins and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Spread the bacon on baking sheets and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and pour 1/4cup of the bacon fat into a small bowl; discard the remaining fat. Add the garlic to the hot fat and whisk in the mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Tear the meat into small pieces and add it to the large bowl with the raisins.
- In a large saute pan over high heat, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add 1 head of the frisee and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and add to the chicken and raisins. Repeat with the remaining teaspoon of oil and head of frisee. Add the vinaigrette and toss well. Crumble the bacon into the salad and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 832, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1019 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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