Best Nutty Chicken Grain Salad Recipes
GREAT GRAIN SALAD
I can't think of a better dish to round out a meal. My grain salad features all my favorite nuts, seeds and fruits. Try adding grilled chicken to make it a meal on its own. -Rachel Dueker, Gervais, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add barley and wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-65 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook basmati rice according to package directions. Cool barley and rices to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the almonds, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, parsley and orange zest; add barley and rices. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
FRUITY NUTTY CHICKEN SALAD
Apples, grapes, and nuts in a chicken salad add fantastic texture and flavor. Cooking the chicken in the pressure cooker with the seasonings enhances the flavor of the chicken. This is a well-balanced and delicious chicken salad. It's tasty on its own. Or, serve it on a flaky, buttery croissant. If you're a fan of chicken salad,...
Provided by Gordon Savell
Categories Chicken Salads
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. I use a pressure cooker but you can boil the chicken breasts. Place 5 breasts in a pressure cooker.
- 2. Add seasonings. I use seasoning salt, garlic powder, pepper, and Emeril's Essence.
- 3. Then add water to cover chicken by 1-2". Cook for 20 - 25 mins.
- 4. In a big bowl, shred chicken breast (remove all fat as you go).
- 5. Add grapes. I usually cut mine in 4-6 pieces...nice little chunks.
- 6. Add a good covering of walnuts and pecans.
- 7. Add the Red Delicious apples. I cut mine into maybe 1/2" chunks. I peel mine but you may like the skin.
- 8. Add a jar of mayo. Salt and pepper to taste.
- 9. Mix well so you get a little of everything in every bite.
- 10. I like mine on regular old saltine crackers but I am sure it would be good on toast as well. It is even good by itself.
CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS
This chicken salad with grapes is ready in a snap when using rotisserie chicken and a few quick chops of pecans, sweet onion and celery. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the chicken, grapes, pecans, celery and, if desired, onion; mix lightly to coat. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves or whole wheat bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
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