Best 8 Chicken And Pea Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Chicken and Pea Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Imagine tender, succulent chicken, sweet and crunchy peas, crisp celery, and a medley of aromatic herbs, all harmoniously combined in a creamy, tangy dressing. This versatile dish can be served as a refreshing salad, a delightful sandwich filling, or even as a flavorful wrap. The zesty Lemon-Herb Dressing adds a pop of brightness, while the tangy Dijon Mustard Dressing offers a touch of piquancy. And for those who prefer a creamy embrace, the Creamy Ranch Dressing envelops every bite in a velvety richness. With detailed instructions and variations to suit your preferences, this recipe is a culinary adventure you won't want to miss. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to savor the irresistible Chicken and Pea Salad.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MY CHICKEN AND PEA SALAD



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Easy, quick, colorful. Cooking time includes chill time. Serve on lettuce leaves for an elegant presentation. If you are not watching calories you can use regular mayo.

Provided by kate09

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2h3m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chicken breast halves, cooked
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
1 onion, diced
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dill seasoning
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Tear apart chicken into strips.
  • Cook peas: place in pot, cover with water, bring to boil, and boil for 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine dressing ingredients.
  • Stir everything together. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow salad to chill and for chicken to absorb dressing flavor.

CHICKEN AND SNOW PEA SALAD



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The best chicken salad you may ever eat. Serve with crackers or on bread for a sandwich.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces chopped snow peas
1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
¼ cup diced red onion
½ (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, ginger, lime rind, salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the snow peas, chicken, onion and water chestnuts.
  • Pour dressing over salad and mix gently. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 263.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SPRING CHICKEN AND PEA SALAD



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My endive, radicchio and chicken salad with a dash of mint jelly dressing makes a wonderful meal for a luncheon or light dinner. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup fresh peas
2 cups torn curly or Belgian endive
2 cups torn radicchio
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup sliced radishes
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon mint jelly
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Toasted pine nuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add peas; cover and cook 5-8 minutes or until tender., Drain peas; place in a large bowl. Add endive, radicchio, chicken, radishes, onion and mint. In a small saucepan, combine oil, lemon zest, juice, jelly, garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium-low heat 4-6 minutes or until jelly is melted. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEA POD AND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Put a new spin on chicken pasta salad with crunchy pea pods, almonds and a quick ginger-soy dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (3 1/2 oz)
3/4 lb fresh snow pea pods (3 cups), trimmed, cut in half crosswise
3 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
3/4 cup sliced green onions (12 medium)
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
Lettuce leaves, if desired
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods during last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, onions and water chestnuts. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Gently stir cooled cooked pasta and pea pods into chicken mixture. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours or until serving time.
  • To serve, line serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad over lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

PEA POD AND CHICKEN SALAD ORIENTAL



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Make and share this Pea Pod and Chicken Salad Oriental recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pugmom49006

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup spiral macaroni
2 cups fresh pea pods, trimmed and blanched
2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup water chestnut, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon sherry wine, if desired
1/4 cup almonds, slivered and toasted

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, pea pods, chicken, green onions, and water chestnuts. In small bowl, blend mayonnaise, soy sauce, pepper and ginger; add sherry, if desired. Pour over pea pod mixture. Mix well. Cover, refrigerate atleast 3 hours. When serving, garnish with almonds.
  • To blanch pea pods, place in boiling water, cook and cover for 1 minute. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water.

CHICKEN AND PEA SALAD



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This is a great salad to eat on hot days of summer. It came about because I needed something for a picnic but I didn't want to bring two different salads. We love chicken salad and we love pea salad so I thought why not put them together. It is nice alone or served on top of fresh salad greens. I have also done a veggie...

Provided by Molly Stingley

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slice bacon
1 medium chicken, cooked
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 stalk(s) celery , chopped fine
1 small jar of diced pimentos
2 c peas, frozen
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 c mayonnaise (or half greek yogurt)
2 Tbsp mustard (whatever kind you like)
1 lemon( juice only)
salt and pepper to taste
pickle relish, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon crisp. Drain off grease and crumble.
  • 2. De-bone and chop up the chicken. Put chicken in large bowl. You will want on big enough to stir without spilling.
  • 3. Put all the ingredients all together in a bowl and stir. Best if left to set in fridge for a couple hours so that the flavors combine. But you don't have to.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEA PODS AND ALMONDS



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Stress-free dinner ready in just 10 minutes! Enjoy this nutty chicken salad with pea pods.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 pound snow (Chinese) pea pods, strings removed (1 cup), cut diagonally in half
3 cups coleslaw mix
1 can (10 ounces) chunk light chicken, drained
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted*

Steps:

  • Mix oil, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg

CHICKEN AND SNAP PEA WILD RICE SALAD



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I learned how to harvest wild rice last fall and enjoy recipes to use the nutritious grass. This is a filling, flavorful dish.

Provided by Stacey

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups uncooked wild rice
6 cups water
⅓ cup tarragon vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅔ cup safflower oil
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup sliced celery
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sliced green onion
½ pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
½ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Bring the wild rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender but not mushy, 20 to 45 minutes depending on the variety of wild rice. Drain off any excess liquid, fluff the rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
  • Whisk the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, garlic, dried tarragon, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl until smooth. Pour the safflower oil into the dressing in a thin, steady stream while whisking vigorously until the oil has been fully incorporated into the dressing; set aside. Stir the chicken, celery, parsley, and green onion into the cooled wild rice. Stir in the dressing until evenly blended. Cover the rice mixture, and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the sugar snap peas, and cook uncovered until just tender, about 30 seconds. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the peas are cold, drain and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir the peas and toasted almonds into the rice mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your salad taste its best. Look for chicken that is free of antibiotics and hormones, and use fresh, crisp vegetables.
  • Cook the chicken perfectly: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough, so be careful not to overcook it. Grilled, roasted, or poached chicken are all good options for this salad.
  • Use fresh peas: Fresh peas are sweeter and more flavorful than frozen or canned peas. If you can't find fresh peas, frozen peas are a good substitute.
  • Make your own dressing: A simple vinaigrette dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey is a great way to dress this salad. You can also use a store-bought dressing, but be sure to choose one that is light and flavorful.
  • Add some crunch: Toasted nuts, croutons, or crispy bacon are all great ways to add some crunch and texture to this salad.

Conclusion:

This chicken and pea salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also low in calories and fat. The flavors of the chicken, peas, and dressing all come together perfectly, and the salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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