Best 7 Crispy Chicken Salad With Dried Cranberries And Blue Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our crispy chicken salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly crispy chicken strips, tossed in a tangy and flavorful dressing, take center stage, complemented by a vibrant medley of dried cranberries, crumbled blue cheese, and a bed of crisp lettuce. This salad offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal.

Alongside the crispy chicken salad, we present two additional delectable recipes that are sure to impress. Treat yourself to a creamy and flavorful avocado chicken salad, where tender chicken, ripe avocados, and a creamy dressing come together in perfect harmony. For a hearty and satisfying option, try our chicken and bacon ranch salad, featuring succulent chicken, crispy bacon, and a tangy ranch dressing, all nestled atop a bed of fresh greens.

These recipes offer a range of options to suit your preferences, whether you crave a light and refreshing salad or a more substantial and protein-packed meal. With easy-to-follow instructions and a selection of fresh and flavorful ingredients, these salads are sure to become favorites in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with our crispy chicken salad and its accompanying recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND BLUE CHEESE



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Main-dish salad ready in 40 minutes! Serve this crispy chicken mixed with salad greens, cranberries and Progresso® bread crumbs - a hearty dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups gourmet mixed salad greens
1 cup diced peeled cucumber
6 medium green onions, sliced (6 tablespoons)
2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz)
5 chicken breast tenders (about 1 lb)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup walnut halves, coarsely chopped, toasted

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper with wire whisk. Slowly add olive oil, stirring constantly with whisk until smooth; set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix salad greens, cucumber, onions, cranberries and cheese. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg; coat with bread crumbs.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken, in 2 batches, in oil 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Cut each tender crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Toss salad with 1/3 cup of the dressing; add walnuts and toss gently. Divide salad among 10 plates; top with chicken. Drizzle with desired amount of remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 6, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 438 mg

CRANBERRY & BLUE CHEESE CHICKEN SALAD NO COOKING REQUIRED



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Turn off the stove and put away the knives... Home Chef is offering a lunch quick enough to throw together as you're walking out the door and tasty enough to meet our (and your) high standards for quality meals with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick lunch, we also pack in enough ingredients for two full salads, giving you way more bang than your fast food buck ever would. Save the hot oven and pots and pans for dinner; we've got your lunches covered.

Provided by Chef David Padilla

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oz. Fully Cooked Roasted Diced Chicken Breast
4 oz. Spinach
3 oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
Info 1½ oz. Walnut Halves
Info 1 oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
1 oz. Dried Cranberries

Steps:

  • Before You Cook If using any fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry Cooking Guidelines To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures: Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) | Seafood 145° F | Chicken 165° F | Ground Beef 160° F | Ground Turkey 165° F | Ground Pork 160° F 1 Make the Salad Place spinach, roasted chicken, walnuts, blue cheese, and dried cranberries in a bowl and toss with dressing. Bon appétit!

Nutrition Facts :

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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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

2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
¼ green apple, shredded
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES, PECANS, BACON, AND BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound hickory smoked bacon slices, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
Two 6-ounce containers baby spinach
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup Danish blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry chopped bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined 1/4-sheet tray to drain.
  • Toast pecans in the oven on a 1/4-sheet tray until lightly golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl mash the blue cheese with a fork. Mix in the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine baby spinach, red onion, pecans, dried cranberries and bacon in large bowl. Toss with the dressing immediately before serving.

CRANBERRIES AND CHICKEN SALAD



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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

1 (10 -15 ounce) bag romaine lettuce
1 (5 ounce) package dried cranberries
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/4 cup pecans
2 chicken breasts
balsamic vinaigrette (Newman's Own is great)
1 (4 ounce) package of crumbled blue cheese

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

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Lovoni Walker

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Low Cal     Blue Cheese     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cut in half horizontally:
6 soft rolls (such as kaiser)
Divide evenly among roll halves:
6 ounces creamy blue cheese
Combine in large bowl:
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Spoon chicken mixture atop roll bottoms. Cover with top halves of rolls. Wrap sandwiches tightly in foil and chill before packing.

CRANBERRY BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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My favorite summer salad. Great for luncheons. Sometimes I substitute chopped pecans for the sunflower seeds. And I've also used a blue cheese vinaigrette rather than the creamy caesar. It's a very pretty salad and I get rave reviews every time I serve it.

Provided by RedFred in Indiana

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

romaine lettuce, chopped (I use one bag of the pre-chopped)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup creamy caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Toss and Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 8.6, Sodium 262.8, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken, you can easily make your own by boiling or roasting boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • To save time, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have dried cranberries, you can substitute raisins or chopped walnuts.
  • If you don't like blue cheese, you can use feta cheese or crumbled goat cheese instead.
  • For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or mixed greens, or in a sandwich or wrap.

Conclusion:

Crispy Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Blue Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This salad is packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the crispy chicken, sweet dried cranberries, salty blue cheese, and creamy mayonnaise. It is also a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Crispy Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Blue Cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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