Best 9 Ayres Chicken Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Ayres Chicken Salad, a classic dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful dressing. With variations ranging from the traditional to the unique, this versatile salad offers something for every palate. Embark on a journey of flavors as you explore our collection of recipes, each promising a distinct taste sensation. From the classic Ayres Chicken Salad with its mayonnaise-based dressing to the tangy Dijon Mustard Chicken Salad, the refreshing Lemon-Herb Chicken Salad, and the creamy Avocado Chicken Salad, our recipes cater to a variety of preferences. Discover the perfect balance of flavors in our selection of Ayres Chicken Salad recipes, guaranteed to elevate your dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD



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Gently poaching chicken breasts in an aromatic broth yields tender morsels for folding into a bright and herby homemade dressing. Serve it solo on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes or in half an avocado. It also makes a killer chicken club sandwich topped with crisp bacon and other sandwich fixings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons shallot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Sliced chives, for garnish
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store bought

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
  • Toss together the chicken, celery, shallot, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Add the dressing to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight to meld flavors. Garnish with chives.
  • Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and roughly chop the meat into about 1/2-inch pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
  • Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.

AYRES' CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a Chicken Salad I've had many times when I visited the 8th floor Tea Room of L.S.Ayres Dept. Store. Taken from Indianapolis Monthly: In the Old Days, Ayres' Chicken Salad came piled high in a scooped-out fresh pineapple shell, lavished with a drift of chopped pecans and surrounded with a rainbow of colorful fresh fruits....

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 c mayonnaise
1 tsp durkee's famous sauce *see note below
salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
dash(es) hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp chicken- base paste
dash(es) lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. In large mixing bowl, combine chicken and celery; chill. Combine mayonnaise, Durkee Sauce, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, chicken base and lemon juice; blend throughly. Combine chicken mixture and slad dressing; mix well and chill for at leats 4 hours.
  • 2. To serve the Ayres way, serve with strawberries, banana slices, pineapple chunks, grapes and/or other fruits of your choosing. Don't forget the Ayres' Pumpkin Bread Fingers (I will post recipe)
  • 3. *Note: Chicken base is a commercial product. Granule bouillon may be substituted or it may be omitted. Durkee's Famous Sauce is still made and can be found on the condiment isle where mayonnaise is found. Actually, I don't use Durkee's or Chicken Base when making chicken salad. I use a mixture of Helman's Mayonnaise and Kraft Miracle Whip and sometimes just a dab of Marzetti Country Style Slaw Dressing. I like the dressing to be thick and just enough to bring all the ingredients together. I don't like it loose or swimming in dressing.

ORIGINAL AYRE'S TEAROOM CHICKEN VELVET SOUP



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This recipe takes me back to my childhood in the 1950's when my mother and I would take an occasional shopping trip to Indianapolis (we lived in Anderson, IN) and have lunch in the Ayre's Tearoom. Too many memories to share here, but their Chicken Velvet Soup stands out. Cook's notes: "L.S. Ayres Tea Room Recipes &...

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 stick butter
3/4 c all purpose flour
1 c warm milk
1 pt hot chicken stock (may use swanson's)
1 c warm cream (may use half and half)
1 qt chicken stock
1 1/2 c chopped cooked chicken
1/4 Tbsp salt (3/4 teaspoon)
dash(es) pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, combine butter and flour, blending well. Add warm milk, the pint of hot chicken stock and the warm cream.
  • 2. When it begins to thicken, add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat until hot.

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD



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A classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 green onion (diced (or chives or red onion))
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh dill (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve as a sandwich or over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES, GRAPES, AND WALNUTS



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I had chicken breasts left over from a BBQ I had and decided to make a chicken salad. I couldn't find a recipe that I liked so I played around and came up with this. It is delicious!

Provided by Jo Stinnett-Junkins

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into small chunks
2 cups chopped walnuts, or to taste
½ red onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup vanilla yogurt
5 tablespoons creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
25 seedless red grapes, halved

Steps:

  • Toss shredded chicken, apple chunks, walnuts, red onion, celery, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk vanilla yogurt, salad dressing, and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Gently fold the grapes into the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

BEST CHICKEN SALAD



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The secret here isn't in the seasonings (though the tarragon and sour cream make it pretty wonderful) but in the texture of the chicken, described as "plush" by the chef Barbara Tropp in her "China Moon" cookbook. She incorporated Chinese methods and flavors to her cooking, including this foolproof method for poaching chicken breasts without overcooking. It makes a chicken salad that's perfect for sandwiches (especially on dark rye or sourdough breads) or scooped onto a lettuce-lined plate with sliced radishes, tomatoes, crackers, grapes or all of the above. The chicken breasts used here must be bone-in, but you can remove the skin if you prefer. The skin and bones flavor the cooking liquid, providing a bonus of several pints of chicken stock.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

About 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
2 scallions, cut into thirds
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 lemon, halved
2/3 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's, Best Foods or homemade
1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon brine from a jar of pickles, optional
2 or 3 pale green celery ribs, cut into medium (1/4-inch) dice
1/2 cup minced onion or finely sliced scallion, optional
1/2 cup walnut or pecan halves, broken into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, parsley, or chives, plus extra for garnish
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Choose a heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tightfitting lid. It should be large enough to hold the chicken snugly, but not much bigger. Fill pot about 2/3 full with cold water, but don't put the chicken in yet. Boil some extra water in a teakettle.
  • Add scallions and peppercorns to water, cover and bring to a rolling boil. Turn off heat and slip chicken pieces into the hot water. If needed, add boiling water from the kettle to cover chicken with water by 2 inches. Replace the lid and let chicken rest in the hot water for about 2 hours. Do not turn the flame back on: The pot will retain enough heat to cook chicken thoroughly and safely. (To test, cut into 1 piece of chicken and check the meat near the bone. If it is still pink, return the pot to low heat, bring the water to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes more.)
  • Lift chicken out of the pot. Remove and discard bones, skin and fat. Pat the meat dry with paper towels, then cut or shred into small bite-size pieces and transfer to a bowl. (Meanwhile, simmer cooking liquid until tasty, strain and refrigerate or freeze to use as chicken stock.)
  • In a bowl, whisk together juice of 1/2 lemon, mayonnaise and sour cream. If using, whisk in mustard or brine. Taste and adjust the seasonings and thickness to your liking. Pour over chicken, scraping the bowl clean with a rubber spatula.
  • Add celery, onion if using, nuts, herbs and salt and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1112, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 96 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1300 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

TEA ROOM CHICKEN SALAD



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The secret to our chicken salad is just plain fresh (not frozen) chicken, cooked in water with a little salt. We usually make 20 pounds at a time, but our cook, Dorothy, and I have cut down the recipe quantity.-Mary Henry, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1-1/4 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 cups cubed cooked chicken
Chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, celery, mustard, poppy seeds and salt. Fold in chicken. Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours. Top with pecans before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD



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This crowd-pleasing recipe for classic chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and snacking. Bits of celery, relish, and fresh herbs add texture and flavor while Dijon mustard and lemon juice add a tangy bite. Enjoy it just as it is, or add nuts or fruits. My favorite way to eat this is on toasted wheat bread with lettuce and tomato alongside a healthy serving of potato chips!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 3h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
¾ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup sweet relish
3 stalks green onions (white and light green parts only), minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Season chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; don't overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Reserve any accumulated chicken broth.
  • Prepare dressing while chicken cools. Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
  • Break chicken into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred chicken to desired consistency.
  • Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour dressing over top; toss to coat. If more moisture is desired, add reserved broth or more mayonnaise.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 456.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



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This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Using a food processor or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment will make quick work of shredding the chicken and combining the ingredients.
  • If you don't have a food processor or stand mixer, you can chop the chicken and celery by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • To make the chicken salad even creamier, add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. You can also add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard for a little extra flavor.
  • If you're serving the chicken salad as a sandwich, use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the filling. Some good options include sourdough, wheat bread, or croissants.
  • For a lighter meal, serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach. You can also add some fresh fruit, such as grapes or berries, for a pop of color and sweetness.

Conclusion:

Ayres Chicken Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're serving it as a sandwich, salad, or appetizer, this classic recipe is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Ayres Chicken Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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