Best Tropical Chicken Pecan Salad Recipes

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

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This chicken salad comes together fast using rotisserie chicken breasts. The herbs, along with the pecans, help to make this chicken salad flavorful. Serve on top of toasted croissants, or butter lettuce.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Park Hill maple pepper (such as Savory Spice Shop®)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 stalks celery, sliced
⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoons minced red onion

Steps:

Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 236 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD

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Over the years my husband and I have moved to different areas, and I've collected recipes from all over the United States. This flavorful salad recipe comes from New York. I've served it for luncheons for many years, and it's one of my husband's very favorites. -Linda Wheatley, Garland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (20 ounces) chunk pineapple, drained
2 large firm bananas, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Salad greens, optional
3/4 cup salted peanuts or cashew halves

Steps:

Place chicken and celery in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. , Before serving, add the pineapple, bananas, oranges and coconut; toss gently. Serve on salad greens if desired. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 45g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

TROPICAL CHICKEN & PECAN SALAD

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Pineapple chunks add tropical taste to this chicken salad chock-full of black beans and toasted pecans tossed with Italian dressing and mixed greens.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 cups cooked chicken strips (about 10 oz.)
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing
2-1/4 qt. (9 cups) torn mixed salad greens
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving liquid. Place pineapple in medium bowl. Add chicken and beans; mix lightly.
Combine dressing and reserved pineapple liquid. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Place salad greens in large bowl just before serving. Add chicken mixture and pecans; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g