Best Lemony Chicken Fruit Salad Recipes

LEMON CHICKEN SALAD

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Recipe video above. A substantial salad with a lemon marinated chicken, dressed with a dill lemon dressing with a touch of honey. You'll love how the dressing does double duty as the marinade! Bacon is optional - totally delicious without, but always fabulous with. Serves 2 as a meal, 4 as a side.

Provided by Nagi

Categories Mains

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large chicken breast (, halved horizontally* OR 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs)
1 tbsp lemon juice (, extra)
Salt and pepper
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped dill
8 cups cos/romaine lettuce (, chopped (or other lettuce of choice, Note 2))
1 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved)
1 medium avocado (, quartered and sliced thickly)
1/2 red onion (, small, finely sliced)
3/4 cup corn kernels (, fresh or canned drained)
120g/ 4 oz bacon (, cooked then chopped (optional))

Steps:

Place Dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake well.
Place chicken in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp Dressing, 1 tbsp extra lemon juice, plus a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well. Marinate minimum 20 minutes up to 24 hours.
Heat oil in a non stick skillet over medium high heat (or use bacon fat if you use bacon in this!). Add chicken and cook. Halved breasts: 2 minutes each side. Thigh: 4 minutes each side.
Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil for 3 minutes. Slice.
Add dill into remaining dressing. Shake.
Place remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Top with chicken.
Drizzle dressing all over. Crumble over bacon if using. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

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

LEMON CHICKEN SALAD

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This succulent chicken salad features tender chicken, crunchy snow peas, red onions and an array of spices nestled in a creamy lemon accented dressing.

Provided by sal

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 cups cubed, cooked chicken
2 cups sliced snow peas
1 cup finely diced red onion
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together the salad dressing, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon pepper, basil and parsley. Add chicken, peas, onion, lettuce and almonds and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 333.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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