Best 18 Cherry Chicken Salad Recipes

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, dried cherries, celery, nuts, mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper and apple if desired. Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted cracked wheat bread or croissants.

CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CHICKEN APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Poach chicken in water and set aside to cool. Carefully slice off a small amount of the top of tomatoes (be careful not to remove too much) and scoop out seeds. (A 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon works well for this procedure.) Peel apples, remove core and chop fine, and coat with lemon juice. Chop cooled chicken fine, season with salt and pepper and cinnamon, and stir in mayonnaise and chopped parsley, mixing well. Spoon chicken salad into tomatoes and garnish with the rosemary leaves.

PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the garlic, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 3 minutes; let cool. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Add the chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and feta to the pasta. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.

CHICKEN, PECAN & CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the first six vinaigrette ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

CHERRY-CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, apple and pecans. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, salt and pepper; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad onto each croissant.

CHERRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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 under cold water.
• Combine chicken, cherries, celery, almonds, and pasta together in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, confectioners' sugar, water, vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; fold dressing into chicken-pasta mixture.

BIBB LETTUCE, CHICKEN, AND CHERRY SALAD WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing:
• Purée mayonnaise, lime juice, horseradish, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
• Make the salad:
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add panko and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne and transfer to paper towels; let cool.
• Combine chicken, lettuce, cherries, radishes, half of the panko, and half of the chives in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs and chives.
• Do Ahead
• The dressing can be chilled for up to 2 days.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH MARINATED CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the marinated cherry tomatoes: Toast the coriander seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and crack. Allow to cool.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Make a small "x" incision at the bottom of each tomato. Blanch the cherry tomatoes for 1 minute and immediately transfer them to a large bowl filled with ice water (an ice bath). Allow the tomatoes to cool, and then peel the tomatoes and discard the skins.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the coriander, peeled tomatoes, onions, olive oil, ginger juice, basil, mint, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and allow the tomato mixture to sit at room temperature for 4 hours.
• For the chicken: Combine the olive oil, basil and garlic in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts, making sure to coat all sides with the marinade. Cover and let marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with a towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts and grill for around 5 minutes on each side, depending on how hot your grill is, or until cooked through.
• Serve the chicken with some of the marinated tomatoes on top.

CHERRY-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, onions and cherries. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to chicken mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, mustard, pepper and tarragon. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, onion, apple, egg and sliced almonds.
• In another small bowl, combine the mayo and lemon juice.
• Add to chicken mixture and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
• Serve on Croissants or crackers.

CHERRY-CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, dried cherries, celery, apple and pecans.
• In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, salt and pepper; add to the chicken mixture and mix well.
• Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad onto each croissant.
• Serve with a side green salad.

CASHEW CHERRY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil 3 large chicken breasts for 35-45 minutes. Cool and remove skin. Pull chicken off of bone and tear into bite-size pieces.
• 2. In a large bowl add the chicken pieces, diced red onion, chopped celery, dried cherries and cashew pieces.
• 3. Add enough mayonnaise to bind the ingredients together without making it goopy. I start with 1/2 cup and then add a little more at a time so I don't overdo it.
• 4. Add the curry. You may want to add it in slowly so you can taste test the strength of the curry. I add 2-3 pinches, mix, then more if I want it stronger. (I use the Sri Lankan curry blend which contains coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, cloves and other spices. You can get it at www.spice-appeal.com if you're interested or use your own type of curry.)
• 5. Add salt and white pepper to taste. I use white pepper because I love it but you can use black if you prefer.

BUTTER LETTUCE, CHICKEN, AND CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir; set aside. Remove crispy chicken skin and tear into pieces. Pull chicken meat from bones and tear into pieces; discard bones. Reserve skin and meat.
• Heat chicken fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread to skillet and toast, turning frequently, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper while still hot.
• Place chicken meat in a large bowl. Add cherries, butter lettuce, radishes, and chives and drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide salad among plates and garnish with croutons and chicken skin.

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the mayonnaise, curry powder and sour cream.
• Mix this dressing with the chicken, celery and fruits.

CHERRY-CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the first 5 ingredients.
• Add the chopped chicken, celery, scallions, and cashews. Stir.
• Serve on a bed of romaine lettuce, or on a sandwich.

FESTIVAL CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted bread or croissants.

CHICKEN CHERRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, cherries, onion and celery. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper until thoroughly combined. Stir salad dressing into salad ingredients. If dressing is too thick, thin with milk or water.

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, apple, and pecans.
• 2. In another bowl, combine the mayo, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Add to the chicken mixture and mix well.
• 3. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken salad onto each croissant. (or serve on whatever is your preference)