Best Cold Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes

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LEMON HERB MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD



Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad image

Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad that is full of Mediterranean flavours with a dressing that doubles as a marinade!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
juice of 1 lemon ((1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice))
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons garlic (, minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
cracked pepper (, to taste)
1 pound (500 g) skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets (or chicken breasts)
4 cups Romaine ((or Cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried)
1 large cucumber (diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
1 red onion (sliced)
1 avocado (sliced)
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives ((or black olives), sliced (optional))
Lemon wedges (to serve)

Steps:

  • Whisk together all of the marinade/dressing ingredients in a large jug. Pour out half of the marinade into a large, shallow dish. Refrigerate the remaining marinade to use as the dressing later.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade in the bowl; marinade chicken for 15-30 minutes (or up to two hours in the refrigerator if time allows). While waiting for the chicken, prepare all of the salad ingredients and mix in a large salad bowl.
  • Once chicken is ready, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a grill pan or a grill plate over medium-high heat. Grill chicken on both sides until browned and completely cooked through.
  • Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes; slice and arrange over salad. Drizzle salad with the remaining UNTOUCHED dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 271 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COLD GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



Cold grilled Chicken Salad image

Nope, not your typical chicken salad. I made this dish with cold, leftover grilled chicken, therefore no cooking time was involved in this particular dish.

Provided by Lynn Socko @lynnsocko

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 6

- **chicken breasts, grilled
- **tomatoes, sliced
- **red onion, sliced
- **lettuce pieces
- **your fav cheese, sliced
- **your favorite salad dressing

Steps:

  • I used bone in chicken breast, then removed the bone for this dish. You of course could use boneless, but I love the addition of the skin for this.
  • Grill chicken as you normally would. Allow to cool, or refrigerate and use a day or two later. The colder, the easier to slice nice and neat.
  • Slice tomatoes, onion, cheese and tear lettuce pieces.
  • Assemble by layering chicken, tomato, onion, cheese, and repeat till all of chicken breast is used. I used Zesty Italian dressings as a garnish.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



Grilled Chicken Salad image

A few years back, I was looking for a simple yet delicious salad for a picnic for my boyfriend and myself. Now that guy is my husband, and we still enjoy going on picnics and dining on this grilled chicken salad. It's perfect as a meal or side. -Juli Stewart, Coppell, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni, ziti or spiral pasta
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh dill or 5 teaspoons dill weed
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijion mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
Leaf lettuce
Snipped fresh dill, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat until juices run clear, 5-8 minutes on each side. Remove from grill to a rimmed platter. Sprinkle with lemon juice; let stand 10 minutes. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water., Remove chicken from platter to a cutting board and cut into strips; pour juices into a large bowl. To the juices, add vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper; whisk well. Gradually whisk in oil. Add pasta, celery, onion, red pepper and dill; toss to coat. Arrange pasta over lettuce-lined plates. Top with chicken. If desired, sprinkle with dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 33g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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During the summer, my family often requests this recipe-especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply add garlic bread for a great meal. It's wonderful, too, for a picnic or any gathering. -Lori Thon, Basin, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Cut each chicken breast into four strips; add to marinade mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, olives and fettuccine. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



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This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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