Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Dressing. This vibrant dish combines the savory flavors of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy cranberries, all harmoniously blended in a luscious homemade dressing. As you savor each bite, the burst of sweet and tangy flavors will dance on your palate, leaving you craving more. Our curated collection of recipes offers variations to suit every taste, from the classic mayonnaise-based dressing to a refreshing yogurt-based option. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating this delectable salad, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Get ready to elevate your lunch or dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful dish.
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RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
This is a great sandwich filling that they make at the diner in the hospital where I work, but I fancied it up a bit with some green onions and pecans. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Delicious!
Provided by Rachel Mehl
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.
Provided by Nancy W
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
FALL SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.
Provided by Cynthia
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
- In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
- Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 171.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
From the Casa Sedona Bed and Breakfast Inn found on the Bed & Breakfast Inn website. They have about 2,000 recipes from B&B's all over the country.
Provided by True Texas
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix first 8 ingredients well and refrigerate.
- Add the dressing when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 331.5, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 10.2
ROTISSERIE VINAIGRETTE CHICKEN SALAD
A simple and delicious chicken salad you can put together in no time. The flavors of the rotisserie chicken mingled with the vinaigrette dressing and veggies Are delightful. This recipe makes extra dressing, so keep some in the fridge for another salad. I always make extra and this recipe accounts for that ;)
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Vinaigrette:.
- Place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- In a large bowl toss Romaine lettuce, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, celery and.
- Dressing until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES, ALMONDS, AND ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
This salad has it all, the sweet tang of cranberries and orange vinaigrette, fresh greens and almond crunch, and light, tender but filling breast of chicken. Fresh and flavorful, the salad is a meal, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This Dole recipe was found at http://www.dole.com/salads/us/landing/DOLE_Top_10_Salad_Recipes.pdf
Provided by Stoblogger
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 4 , 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Vinaigrette:.
- Combine juice, vinegar, and honey in small bowl; whisk in oil.
- Salad:.
- Combine salad blend, chicken, celery, bell pepper, cranberries, and almonds in large bowl. Add vinaigrette, toss to evenly coat.
- Serve chilled, topped feta cheese crumbles.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE
I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It's the perfect combination of crunchy and salty. - Lynne Keast, Monte Sereno, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRIES AND CHICKEN SALAD
This is my favorite salad ever. The blue cheese gives just a hint of the flavor that is brought out by the balsamic dressing. This salad is almost identical to the TGI Fridays pecan crusted salad, but the chicken is not rolled and breaded in pecans and bread crumbs and fried. It's a healthier version of it.
Provided by Johnna Seaward
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grill the chicken on an outdoor grill or a Foreman grill for about 9 minutes.
- Wash the lettuce and cut it up. Mix in the chicken, cranberries, oranges, pecans. Sprinkle blue cheese over top.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the lettuce to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.4, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 135.4, Sodium 899.6, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 21.9, Protein 46.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality chicken. Look for chicken that is free-range, organic, or pasture-raised. This will ensure that the chicken is flavorful and tender.
- Cook the chicken properly. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the chicken is safe to eat and that it is not dry or overcooked.
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will give your chicken salad the best flavor. If you can, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chicken salad. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or experiment with different dressings.
Conclusion:
Chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal option. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a chicken salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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