Best Chicken N Fruit Salad Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD

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Good things still come in small packages! This chicken salad made just for two is a fresh blend of chicken, fruit and a hint of mint.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
2/3 cup seedless green grapes
1 large fresh peach, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 medium celery stalk, diced (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves

Steps:

Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in medium bowl until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

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

Ingredients

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

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH SEASONAL FRUIT

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Both beautiful in presentation and taste, this salad uses fresh berries in summer (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), and orange segments in winter. Anytime of year this composed salad will bring rave reviews.

Provided by Karena

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup pecans
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
½ onion, minced
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 heads Bibb lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

Preheat the grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 46 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 428.4 mg, Sugar 19.2 g