Best Fresh Vegetable Chicken Salad Recipes

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CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SATAY WITH COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE AND FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Chicken and Shrimp Satay with Coconut Peanut Sauce and Fresh Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Brad Sorenson

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 Thai chiles, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Mirin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 8 cubes
8 shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail removed
2 tablespoons peanut oil
5 Thai chiles, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
5 tablespoons peanut butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Fresh Vegetable Salad, recipe follows:
2 cups Napa cabbage, washed and julienned
1 small red pepper, julienned thin
1 small yellow pepper, julienned thin
1 small red onion, julienned thin
1 cup snap peas, julienned thin
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 orange
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the chiles, cilantro, orange zest, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, Mirin, salt, pepper, chicken and shrimp. Toss all to coat well. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, to make the coconut peanut sauce: Heat a saucepot over medium heat and add the peanut oil. Add the chiles and garlic and toast until dark brown but not burnt. Add the rice wine vinegar and reduce by half. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the peanut butter and mix well to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan.
  • Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side and shrimp 2 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the chicken and shrimp from the grill. Let the chicken rest for a minute, then assemble the skewers with 2 pieces of chicken and 2 shrimp on each skewer. Serve the skewers over vegetable salad, with a bowl of coconut peanut sauce for dipping.
  • Just before serving, combine the cabbage, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, snap peas, cilantro, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, peanut oil, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Taste the salad, then season with salt, and pepper, to taste.

CRACKER BARREL GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken and Fresh Vegetable Salad image

This is a copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel's Grilled Chicken n' Fresh Vegetable Salad (Grilled Chicken Tenderloins over fresh greens and vegetables. Comes with two traditional deviled eggs and Country Pepper Vinaigrette dressing).

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 36

1 1/4 lbs chicken tenderloins, trimmed of any fat
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
12 cups spring greens
2 large vine ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 shallot, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 large English cucumbers, thickly sliced
1 sweet onion, thickly sliced (Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui)
8 ears sweet corn, cut off cob or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn, thawed
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 cup chow chow relish
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 large eggs
4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In bowl, stir together corn relish ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least three hours to marry flavors.
  • Whisk together all of the vinegars, orange juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion, salt and black pepper in a large bowl; Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
  • In bowl, toss cucumbers and onions with 1/2 cup of the country vinaigrette. Chill for at least one hour.
  • In a saucepan, place eggs, and add cold water to cover. Bring eggs to a rolling boil; immediately cover and remove from heat. Let eggs stand, covered, for 17 minutes.
  • Drain, and place eggs in ice water for 10 minutes before peeling or cool running under continuously running cold water. Peel eggs, pat dry, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, and place in medium bowl, mashing with a fork to a fine crumble.
  • Add mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to yolks and mix vigorously until well combined. Pipe or spoon filling into halves. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Season chicken tenderloins with kosher salt and black pepper. Spray nonstick skillet with nonstick spray, add olive oil and heat to medium high. Add seasoned chicken and sear until done turning once (6-8 minutes).
  • When ready to serve, divide prepared salad into 4 large salad plates. Spoon onto each serving plate the following: 1/2 cup cucumber and onion salad, 1/3 cup corn relish, 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, 2 thick slices of vine ripe tomatoes and 2 deviled eggs. Top with hot seared chicken, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.6, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 454.3, Sodium 1261.4, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 41.7, Protein 55.7

FRESH VEGETABLE & CHICKEN THIGH SALAD



Fresh Vegetable & Chicken Thigh Salad image

Chicken thighs are a flavorful, often less expensive, alternative to breasts in many recipes. Try them in this tasty salad topped with toasted pecans.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups tightly packed torn mixed salad greens
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cooked, sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 mini seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
2 Tbsp. chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Toss salad greens with chicken and vegetables in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Spoon onto 4 serving plates; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

FRESH VEGETABLE CHICKEN SALAD



Fresh Vegetable Chicken Salad image

Garden vegetables and tender chicken give this lovely salad all the deliciousness it needs. Although the creamy ranch dressing makes it all even better.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 3-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups torn salad greens
2-1/2 cups chopped cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 large tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
4 carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss salad greens with chicken, tomatoes and carrots in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Divide evenly among 4 individual serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

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