Best Classic Salad With Chicken Recipes

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CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD



Classic Chicken Salad image

A classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 green onion (diced (or chives or red onion))
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh dill (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve as a sandwich or over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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A classic recipe for a reason, this chicken Caesar salad is delicious and satisfying. Crunchy romaine, creamy dressing, tender chicken and savoury cheese come together for a tasty favourite.

Provided by Cracker Barrel

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     CRACKER BARREL Shreds

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups tightly packed chopped romaine lettuce
1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
½ cup CRACKER BARREL Finely Shredded 100% Parmesan Cheese
½ cup seasoned croutons
¼ cup KRAFT Creamy Caesar Dressing

Steps:

  • Cover 4 plates with lettuce.
  • Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 384.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD



Classic Chicken Salad image

Try serving this Classic Chicken Salad on a bed of mixed greens or on whole-grain bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup diced chicken
1 heaping tablespoon minced red onion
1 heaping tablespoon minced celery
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash of hot sauce
Coarse salt and ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl; stir to combine.
  • For a whole-grain sandwich, layer your favorite whole-grain bread with 1/4 cup baby greens (we used arugula) and chicken salad.
  • To serve on a bed of greens, place 2 cups mixed salad greens on a plate; spoon chicken salad over the top, and add 6 to 8 halved red seedless grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 33 g

CLASSIC SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large head green-leaf lettuce (about 1 pound) shredded
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, sliced
12 ounces grilled chicken breast, sliced
1 whole-wheat roll (about 2 ounces) preferably day old, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
3 slices Canadian bacon (3 ounces) finely diced
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped sweet gherkin pickles (1/2-ounce)
Salt

Steps:

  • Make croutons:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toss bread cubes with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet. Bake until croutons are golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool completely.
  • Make bacon bits:
  • Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring frequently, about 4 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Make dressing:
  • Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar and pickles in a bowl and stir to incorporate. Season with salt, to taste.
  • Toss the lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber in a large salad bowl with the dressing. Top with croutons, bacon bits, sliced chicken and serve.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Selenium
  • Good source of: Fiber, Thiamin, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Potassium

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 63 milligrams, Sodium 765 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams

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