Chicken salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It's a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. This article provides three delicious chicken salad recipes: a classic chicken salad, a Waldorf chicken salad, and a curried chicken salad.
The classic chicken salad is a simple but flavorful dish made with cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The Waldorf chicken salad is a variation on the classic recipe that adds apples, walnuts, and grapes. The curried chicken salad is a unique and flavorful dish that gets its unique flavor from curry powder. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a classic dish or something new and exciting, these chicken salad recipes are sure to please.
CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
A classic recipe for a reason, this chicken Caesar salad is delicious and satisfying. Crunchy romaine, creamy dressing, tender chicken and savoury cheese come together for a tasty favourite.
Provided by Cracker Barrel
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips CRACKER BARREL Shreds
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cover 4 plates with lettuce.
- Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 384.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
THE CLASSIC 1953 CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
This is my adaptation of the much loved and famous recipe created by Constance Spry for the Queen's Coronation lunch in 1953. I make this regularly for picnics and buffets; it is also amazing as a sandwich filler. In 1953, curry powder would have been used - but I find that curry paste works better. Use any type of poached or cooked chicken - I usually cook a couple of chicken breasts just for this recipe, however, a whole cooked chicken works very well; don't forget to remove the skin and check for bones first. This recipe is based on the Coronation Chicken recipe in: The Constance Spry Cookery Book by Constance Spry & Rosemary Hulme (1956).
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove the skin and any bones from the chicken and cut into small pieces.
- Heat up the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook on a medium heat for about 3 minutes until the Onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the curry paste, tomato puree, red wine, bay leaf and the lemon juice to the cooked onions.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until reduced. Remove the bay leaf and leave to onion sauce to cool.
- Finely chop the apricot halves and puree them through a sieve or with a hand held blender.
- Place the pureed apricots into a bowl and mix in the mayonnaise.
- Add the onion sauce and apricot jam and mix well.
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold this also into the mixture. Mix well.
- Season with salt & pepper and if necessary add a little extra Lemon Juice.
- Finally, fold in the chicken pieces coating them with the mixture well.
- Garnish with watercress and serve.
- Serves 4 to 6 as a salad with additional salad ingredients, or makes 8 rounds of sandwiches. Also wonderful as a vol au vents or pie filling.
CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD
Try serving this Classic Chicken Salad on a bed of mixed greens or on whole-grain bread.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a bowl; stir to combine.
- For a whole-grain sandwich, layer your favorite whole-grain bread with 1/4 cup baby greens (we used arugula) and chicken salad.
- To serve on a bed of greens, place 2 cups mixed salad greens on a plate; spoon chicken salad over the top, and add 6 to 8 halved red seedless grapes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 33 g
AMERICAN KITCHEN CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD
This recipe may be served on top of lettuce, a tomato half or scooped out tomato, an avocado, or some combination of these. It may also be used as a filling for sandwiches. It is recommended to prepare this recipe a day before you need it. The American form of chicken salad was first served by Town Meats in Wakefield, Rhode Island in 1863. The original owner, Liam Gray, mixed his leftover chicken with mayonnaise, tarragon, and grapes.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar and Dijon mustard to form a dressing.
- To the bowl, add the chicken, celery, onion, apple and raisins. Toss everything together, taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. Chill before serving.
CLASSIC CREAMY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
Provided by tamalone
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Set breasts on small, foil-lined jelly roll pan. Brush with oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 160 degrees, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature, remove skin and bones, and shred meat into bite-sized pieces (about 5 cups). (Can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for 2 days.) Mix all salad ingredients (including chicken, shredded) together in large bowl, including salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Can be covered and refrigerated overnight.)
WHOLE FOODS CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by hanley89
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make Dressing 1.In abowl, whisk sugar, flour, salt, pepper and mustard, set aside.In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and water to a boil. Very slowly and gradually, add the boiled mixture to the egg yolk, stirring constantly, until its warm to touch. If any egg solidifies, pick it out and discard. Gradually add wet mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to combine 2.Reduce heat to low and pour mixture back into saucepan. Stirring constantly, heat the mixture until thickened ,2-3 minutes. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.Remove from heat, transfer to bowl and cool completely. Mixed boiled dressing with mayonnaise To make chicken Salad 1. Put celery and red onion in food processor--pulse to chop lightly. Return to final serving bowl.Add chicken to serving bowl. Combine chicken ,celery ,red onion, dressing and sour cream. Add additional salt and pepper to taste
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially for the mayonnaise and chicken. Fresh herbs and freshly ground black pepper will also make a big difference in the flavor of the salad. - Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough, and it will ruin the texture of the salad. - If you're using canned chicken, be sure to drain it well and rinse it before using. This will remove any excess salt or preservatives. - Chop the chicken and celery into small, even pieces. This will help ensure that the salad is evenly mixed and that each bite has a variety of flavors. - Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your own taste. If you like more sweetness, add more grapes or pineapple. If you like a more savory flavor, add more celery or onion. You could also season it up by spicing it up with peppercorns or hot sauce. - Serve the chicken salad immediately or chill it for later. If you're chilling it, be sure to cover it tightly so that it doesn't absorb any other flavors from the refrigerator.Conclusion:
Chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a sandwich, salad, or appetizer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find a chicken salad recipe that you love.
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