Best 6 Chicken Feta Pear Salad With Frisee Lettuce Recipes

A tantalizing journey for your taste buds awaits with our delectable chicken feta pear salad with frisée lettuce. This vibrant dish is not just a salad; it's an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Tender chicken, creamy feta, sweet pears, and crunchy frisée lettuce come together in perfect harmony, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your senses. Drizzled with a tangy, homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette, this salad becomes an absolute showstopper. But that's not all! This article also features three additional salad recipes that will tickle your taste buds: a refreshing cucumber salad with a hint of mint, a hearty lentil salad packed with protein and veggies, and a classic Caesar salad with a creamy, garlicky dressing. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of irresistible salads!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD

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This beautiful, flavorful salad from Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah is sprinkled with feta cheese, sweetened cranberries and walnuts for extra depth, pop, and crunch. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium ripe pear, sliced
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken strips
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

On each of four salad plates, arrange the greens, pear, chicken, feta cheese, cranberries and nuts. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

PEAR, FETA, AND LETTUCE SALAD

Pear, Feta, and Lettuce Salad image

The fresh taste of pears, balsamic vinaigrette, and feta cheese blend wonderfully in this light salad.

Provided by Steph

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

½ head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 Bosc pear, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 Asian pear, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

Place the lettuce into a salad bowl, sprinkle on the feta cheese in a layer, and top with a layer of Bosc and Asian pears. Serve with balsamic vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 708.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

FETA CHICKEN SALAD

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A basic chicken salad recipe with red bell peppers and feta cheese. Try using tomato-basil feta for added flavor!

Provided by CHELC44

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 large stalks celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ red onion, diced
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a serving bowl, mix together the chicken, celery, and red onion. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, feta cheese, and dill. Pour over the chicken mixture, and stir to blend. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 163.1 mg, Fat 44.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

FETA CHICKEN SALAD

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I grew up eating chicken because my father was the manager at a poultry facility, but this is the one dish that never gets boring. -Cheryl Lundquist, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRISéE SALAD WITH POACHED EGG

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This is inspired by a classic French country salad. The traditional dish includes thick-cut bacon, but this version is great without the meat. You can serve it as a starter, but I like to make a meal of it.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 4m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 heads frisée, tender light green leaves only, washed and dried (about 6 cups), or 6 cups mixed baby lettuces, washed and dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon or chives
1 sweet red pepper, very thinly sliced
6 thin slices baguette or whole grain bread, toasted, rubbed with a cut clove of garlic and cut into squares
6 large or extra-large eggs
1 tablespoon vinegar (any kind)
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, champagne vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced or pureed
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, or 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons walnut oil

Steps:

Combine the lettuce, herbs, red pepper and croutons in a large bowl.
Poach the eggs. Fill a lidded frying pan with water, and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar to the water. One at a time, break the eggs into a teacup, then tip from the teacup into the pan (do this in batches if necessary). Immediately turn off the heat under the pan and cover tightly. Leave for four minutes. Lay a clean dish towel next to the pan, and using a slotted spoon or spatula, carefully remove the poached eggs from the water. Set on the towel to drain.
Whisk together the vinegars, salt, mustard and garlic. Whisk in the oil. Toss with the salad until thoroughly coated, and distribute among six salad plates. Top each serving with a poached egg. Season the egg with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with some thyme leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 341 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEK CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER-FETA SALAD

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This meal has the flavors of a Greek combination plate with chicken souvlaki, Greek salad and tzatziki, but it is streamlined for the home cook. Boneless chicken thighs are coated with herby, garlicky yogurt, then seared until tender inside and crusty and browned outside. Extra yogurt dresses cucumbers and tomatoes that have had a chance to drain with salt so they taste their most vivid. Feta and olives add briny bites to the creamy, crunchy salad, but feel free to incorporate other elements of Greek salad or tzatziki, like romaine lettuce, bell peppers, mint or dill, toasted walnuts or thinly sliced red onion. Eat with lemon potatoes or toasted pita.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories dinner, easy, poultry, salads and dressings, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
Black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano or mint
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
1 1/2 pounds cucumbers (preferably Japanese, Persian or mini, seedless cucumbers)
1 pound ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt and garlic; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup of the yogurt to a medium bowl and reserve for Step 5.
Coat the chicken: To the large bowl, add the oregano and stir to combine. Season the chicken all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat; set aside.
Start the salad: Smash the cucumbers with the side of your knife until craggy and split. Rip into ½- to 1-inch pieces and transfer to a colander placed in the sink. Slice or chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Add to the cucumbers along with 1 ½ teaspoons salt. (It may seem like a lot of salt, but most will drain away.) Toss to combine and leave to drain.
In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Scrape excess marinade off the chicken, then cook the chicken in batches, adding oil to the pan if necessary, until it's well browned and releases from the pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to plates to rest. (For grilling info, see Tip.)
To the medium bowl of yogurt, add the feta and mash with a fork until a chunky paste forms. Shake the cucumbers and tomatoes to get rid of any excess moisture. Add to the feta yogurt along with the olives and stir until coated. The balance is dependent on your produce and feta, so season to taste with salt and pepper until flavors are vivid. Eat alongside the chicken.

Tips:

When selecting pears for this salad, choose ripe but firm fruit. Pears that are too soft will break down easily and become mushy in the salad.
To prevent the pears from browning, toss them with a bit of lemon juice or vinegar after slicing.
Use a good quality feta cheese for the best flavor. A firm, crumbly feta will hold its shape better in the salad.
If you don't have frisee lettuce, you can substitute another type of leafy green, such as arugula, spinach, or mixed greens.
For a heartier salad, add some cooked chicken or grilled shrimp.
This salad can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

This chicken feta pear salad with frisee lettuce is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer. The combination of sweet pears, salty feta, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknight meals. Enjoy!