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Mango Chicken Salad with Smoky Mayo
By mjohnmeyer
1. In a large bowl, combine the bacon bits, red pepper, jalapeno (if using), chicken and mango
- 1 bag real bacon bits
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced (optional)
- 2 cups shredded chicken (from a rotisserie)
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1/2 cup homemade or organic mayo
- 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Shredded lettuce
Low Carb Southern Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
By aerin8
We love to make chicken salad out of leftover roast chicken, especially the pre-cooked grocery store rotisserie chi...
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 ⁄4 cup dill pickles, finely diced
- 1 hard boiled egg, peeled and diced
- 2 ⁄3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ⁄8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ⁄2 packet sugar substitute, optional
Grilled Pineapple, Chicken & Avocado Salad
By mbmitch
To Make The Salad: Brush the chicken on both sides with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper
- Salad Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1-inch thick rings
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced (I prefer California avocados)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- quarter of a red onion, thinly sliced
- honey garlic vinaigrette
- Honey Garlic Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- pinch of salt and black pepper
Cranberry Cherry Chicken Salad
By mjohnmeyer
1. Chop the chicken strips into cubes
- 1 box Southwestern or Original seasoned chicken breast strips (9 oz)
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons cherry cranberry pecan mix
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon organic mayo
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- pita or regular bread or wraps
- lettuce
Skinny Waldorf Chicken Salad
By CarolineNGa
Such a delicious, NEW skinny version of the popular Waldorf salad
- HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup The BEST Skinny Ranch Dressing
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons mustard or spicy brown mustard (not Dijon)
- WALDORF SALAD:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup apple, unpeeled and diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
Healthy Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich
By craftsks1
chicken salad sandwich with nonfat Greek yogurt, dried cranberries, almonds and apples!
- SERVES:
- 6 6
- INGREDIENTS:
- approx. 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 , 6-ounce tub plain, nonfat Greek yogurt (see hints below)
- 1 Tbs curry powder
- 1 medium stalk of celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup whole roasted almonds, rough chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 medium large apple, diced
- whole grain bread as needed
- sprouts as needed (optional)
- Or make a salad with a wrap instead!
Low Carb Deviled Chicken Salad
By Katecooks
Prepare whole chicken breast;grilled is tastier
- 1 whole chicken breast, cooked and cubed
- 1 hardboiled egg, chopped
- 1 ⁄2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- fresh chives or 1 green onion, snipped fine
Hawaiian Macadamia Chicken Salad
By MJH
Drain juice from crushed pineapple into a medium glass bowl; set aside the pineapple for later
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple
- 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened (can use mayo)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup cooked medium-grain* white rice, cooled
- 1/4 cup green onion slices
- 1/2 cup chopped Macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup jicama, peeled and diced
- 8 ounces pineapple slices (rounds)
- Note: It is important to use medium-grain white rice in this recipe - it is the only kind that remains soft when cold.
Poached Chicken Salad Sandwiches
By á-138
Directions In a large strections raight-sided skillet or pot, cover chicken and onion with water by 1/2 inch; seaso...
- rep Time
- 15 15 15 minutes
- Total Time
- 1 1 1 hour
- Yield
- 4 4
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- Ingredients
- 2 2 1 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 1 1 small yellow onion, halved and peeled
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 2 2 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 1 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 3 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 2 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- Bread and lettuce leaves, for serving
- Directions
- In a large strections
- Shred chicken, then mix with walnuts, raisins, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, yogurt, and tarragon. Make sandwiches with bread and lettuce.
Southern Style Pecan Chicken Salad
By MidlifeMommyAdventures
This yummy chicken salad is perfect for a light lunch or even as a spread for finger sandwiches at a shower or tea
- 2 Large Chicken breasts
- 1/2 - 3/4 Cup Mayo
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Red Grapes
- 1 Small Yellow Onion (Finely Diced)(or You can substitute green onions)
- 2 Tbs Pickle Relish or Chopped Dill Pickles
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Tsp Celery Salt (+ or - to taste)
- For showers or fancy schmancy parties, you can also add pineapple for a nice addition.
Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken
By á-25010
Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course
- 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, (about 12 ounces; see Tip)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe black olives or Kalamata Olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Chicken Salad Club Sandwich
By cecelia26_
Combine first five ingredients
- 2 c. Cooked Shredded Chicken
- 1 c. Mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. Diced Celery
- 1 tsp. Chipotle Hot Sauce (I use Cholula)
- 1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder
- Whole Grain Bread, toasted
- Provolone Cheese slices
- Bacon, cooked and drained
- Lettuce
- Tomato
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