Best Zesty Chicken Salad Recipes

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ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad image

Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together. Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

ZESTY COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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A quick, easy, tasty, and colorful chicken pasta salad that looks as great as it tastes. Serve at room temperature or cool for at least 1 hour.

Provided by Krysie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon dried mustard
24 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken packed in water, drained
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix mayonnaise, lemon pepper seasoning, and dried mustard together in a large bowl. Mix in cherry tomatoes, peas, and chicken. Fold in rotini. Sprinkle paprika over salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1102.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 chicken breasts, boneless and diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno, minced and seeded
Tabasco sauce
1 bunch fresh cilantro
3 large lettuce leaves
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine chicken, red pepper and onion. In small bowl mix mayonnaise and lime juice. Add jalapeno. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of tabasco sauce. Drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Snip cilantro over chicken and mound chicken mixture on lettuce. Garnish with tomato and black olives. Serve.

ZESTY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD - STARBUCKS COPYCAT



Zesty Chicken and Black Bean Salad - Starbucks Copycat image

I've created my favorite Starbucks salad at home! I can enjoy it any time and not pay the high price! Enjoy!

Provided by thatgirlcancook

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 hearty salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 teaspoons double concentrate tomato paste (in the tube)
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
6 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons minced basil leaves
salt and pepper
4 cups cooked quinoa
8 cups mixed salad greens
20 grape tomatoes
2 cups black beans, divided
1 cup roasted corn, divided
1 cup jicama, julienned and divided
1/2 cup feta cheese, divided
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, sliced

Steps:

  • Place first 7 ingredients into a cruet or shaker.
  • Shake until well blended. Set aside.
  • Divide quinoa onto individual plates or bowls.
  • Divide salad greens and layer on top of quinoa.
  • Divide tomatoes, black beans, corn, jicama, and feta cheese on top of each salad.
  • Layer sliced chicken breast on top.
  • Drizzle with salad dressing.
  • Enjoy!

ZESTY CHICKEN TACO RICE SALAD



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Make and share this Zesty Chicken Taco Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sky Valley Cook

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
2 tablespoons oil
1 (13 1/4 ounce) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ounce taco seasoning mix
1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups Minute Rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in hot oil in large skillet until lightly browned.
  • Stir in broth, tomato sauce, seasoning mix, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in corn and pepper, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  • Serve with cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.3, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 81.6, Sodium 1067.5, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 40.5

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bowtie pasta, shredded chicken, cucumber, celery, black olive, cherry tomatoes, carrot, italian dressing

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup bowtie pasta, cooked
½ cup shredded chicken
¼ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup celery, diced
¼ cup black olive, sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
½ cup carrot, julienned
3 tablespoons italian dressing

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, cucumber, celery, black olives, sliced tomatoes, carrots, and Italian dressing.
  • Mix well and pour pasta salad into a reusable container. Pack with fruits and veggies for sides.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963 calories, Carbohydrate 142 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 15 grams

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)



Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by WeBHeelin_50

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pkgs Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad "Classic" Pasta Salad
2 12.5oz cans premium white chunk chicken meat, drained
1 16oz bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
4-5 seeded, diced Roma tomatoes
1 can Garbanzo Bean (Chick Peas), drained
1 small can sliced black olives, diced
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1 med Red Onion, diced
1 large English Seedless Cucumber, de-pulped and diced
1 5oz container of grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on package While waiting on water to boil, in a large Tupperware container: Add entire bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing, seasoning from pasta kit along with around 2.5oz of the extra grated Parmesan that you purchased. Whisk together until fully incorporated. Add chicken and whisk together until chicken is completely broken up. Add diced Roma tomatoes, onion, olives, water chestnuts, Cucumber, Garbanzo beans. Drain pasta, incorporate in Tupperware container with other ingredients. Garnish with remaining Parmesan Cheese. Eat right away or chill.

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD PASTA



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I was looking for a low fat lunch today and wanted chicken salad, I found a box of Kraft Classic italian pasta salad in my pantry and added my own twist to it and this is what I came up with. So easy, so good and can be made low fat or not.

Provided by susan simons

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box kraft classic italian pasta salad
1/2 c fat free kraft zesty italian dressing
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 tsp bacon salt
1 tsp ranch style dressing mix
1 tsp minced garlic
1 roma tomatoes
2 c diced cooked chicken
1/2 c ff cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Boil 8 cups water on a saucepan. Add pasta and vegetable pouch. Cook 9-11 minutes until pasta is el dante, stiring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • 2. Meanwhile pasta is cooking Mix dressing and contents of spice packet and parmesan cheese packet with mayonnaise, galic,bacon salt and ranch seasoning.
  • 3. Add pasta and vegatables, chicken, tomato, and cheese. Sprinkle with a little more parmesan cheese. Serve immediatly, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



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This light dish has a crunchy texture and a flavorful ginger-lime dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked chicken breast, (1 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced lengthwise into 2-inch strips
2 ounces snow peas, ends trimmed, thinly sliced lengthwise (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small airtight container; set aside.
  • Combine chicken, bell pepper, snow peas, and carrot in a separate airtight container.
  • Refrigerate chicken salad and dressing separately until ready to serve, up to overnight. Just before serving, toss salad with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 g, Fat 18 g, Protein 38 g

ZESTY ORANGE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Zesty Orange Chicken Pasta Salad image

MIRACLE WHIP FREE Dressing and a splash of OJ give this better-for-you chicken pasta salad its zesty appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup MIRACLE WHIP FREE Dressing
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/4 lb.), cooked, cubed
2 cups rotini pasta pasta, cooked, drained
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, juice and seasonings in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

ZESTY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



Zesty Grilled Chicken Salad image

Use our Zesty Grilled Chicken Salad recipe to make a salad for two! This grilled chicken salad is easy to make because it only require three quick steps.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (10 oz.) salad greens
1-1/2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips (about 2-1/2 cups)
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss salad greens with chicken, tomatoes and carrots in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD



Zesty Italian Chicken Salad image

Italian dressing is the secret to a zesty, low-calorie chicken salad that takes just 15 minutes to prep.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings, 2-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths, blanched
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn chicken to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F); cut into strips.
  • Place chicken and vegetables on spinach-covered platter; sprinkle with nuts.
  • Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



Zesty Chicken Salad image

Based on a recipe from Pam Spaude & Jan Owan-McMenamin, R.D.'s cookbook, One Year of Healthy, Hearty & Simple One-Dish Meals. They say to serve with "a vegetable of your choice and top off with fresh honeydew melon slices for dessert." I serve in a low-carb tortilla wrap for a nice light lunch!

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken, cubed
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup green onion, diced
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and garlic in bowl; blend well.
  • Add chicken, celery, green onion and pepper.
  • Toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 262.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30.7

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