Best 8 Crunchy Tossed Salad With Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our Crunchy Tossed Salad with Chicken. This delightful dish combines the freshness of crisp greens, the juicy tenderness of chicken, the crunch of vegetables, and the tangy zest of a homemade dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy lunch or a vibrant side dish, this salad offers a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Discover a treasure trove of culinary inspiration within this article, featuring a collection of enticing recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey with our Classic Caesar Salad, a timeless favorite known for its creamy, garlicky dressing and shower of Parmesan cheese. For a vegetarian delight, explore our Rainbow Veggie Salad, a vibrant medley of colorful vegetables tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with our Greek Salad, a refreshing fusion of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, drizzled with a vibrant oregano-infused dressing. If you seek a hearty and protein-packed option, delve into our Chicken and Avocado Salad, a delectable combination of succulent chicken, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing.

Prepare to be amazed by our Asian-inspired Chicken Salad, featuring tender chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing, complemented by crunchy vegetables and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. And for a refreshing twist, our Tropical Salad awaits you, an exotic blend of fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, and a hint of lime.

Each recipe unfolds a unique taste adventure, catering to a range of dietary needs and preferences. Whether you are a meat lover, a vegetarian, or simply seeking a healthy and flavorful meal, this article offers a culinary haven to satisfy your cravings.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRUNCHY TOSSED SALAD



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Count on compliments, not leftovers, when you share this fun, tossed salad at your next gathering. It's so easy to throw together, and someone always asks for the recipe. -Deborah Weisberger, Mullett Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large head iceberg lettuce, sliced
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Chill for 1 hour. , Just before serving, in a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, bacon, almonds, sesame seeds and onions in a large bowl. Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COOL & CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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When the weather sizzles, get your chill on with a cool chicken salad. Mine uses grapes, pecans and celery for that signature crunch. -Sarah Smiley, Bangor, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first eight ingredients until blended. Add chicken, grapes, celery and pecans; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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Picnic time! Pack Crunchy Chicken Salad for your next picnic in the park!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from noodles. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; stir noodles into butter mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly; stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until noodles are golden brown.
  • Mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and noodle mixture; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



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Seasoned chicken, tortilla chips, and roasted corn pair perfectly together in this crunchy and craveable Tex-Mex chopped chicken salad with cilantro lime dressing.

Provided by Katie Morford, RD

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the salad
6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped and packed
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 cup English or Persian cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (2 medium ears) or frozen and thawed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
12 corn tortilla chips
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
For the dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Season the chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt over the surface of the chicken, rubbing it in and coating so chicken is fully seasoned.
  • Finish and serve the salad: Add the corn and chicken into the bowl with the salad ingredients. Crumble the tortilla chips over the top. Add about two-thirds of the dressing and toss to lightly coat. Add more dressing and toss again, if needed. Divide salad into 4 bowls, top with crumbled Cotija cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1217 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 57 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD



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Check out our favorite Crispy Chicken Salad with an easy (five-ingredient) honey BBQ dressing. You can make this salad in 25 minutes or less with a few shortcuts!

Provided by Chelsea Lords

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups store-bought crispy chicken strips, (sliced (Note 1))
8 cups (~2 hearts) chopped romaine ((chopped into bite-sized pieces))
1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved)
1 cup Persian or English cucumber, (thinly sliced (Note 2))
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion ((Note 3))
1 large (or 2 medium) ripe avocados, (thinly sliced or chopped)
Optional: 1/3 cup honey-roasted or plain toasted almonds ((Note 4))
2 tablespoons of EACH good-quality BBQ sauce and honey
1/4 cup regular full-fat mayo
1 tablespoon of EACH Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar
Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper

Steps:

  • CHICKEN: Start by preparing chicken tenders according to package directions. Let cool to warm and then thinly slice.
  • SALAD: Chop the romaine, wash, and make sure it is thoroughly dried before adding to a large bowl (dressing won't adhere to wet lettuce). Add halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumbers, sliced red onions, and sliced avocado to the bowl or place on individual plates. Add the sliced chicken on top. Drizzle with the dressing (see next step to prepare), toss to combine, and serve immediately.
  • DRESSING: Whisk the ingredients for the dressing, along with a big pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. If not using immediately, transfer to a mason jar and refrigerate. (Leftovers stay good for 5-7 days).
  • STORAGE: Dressed salad doesn't sit well, so if you want to have leftovers or make ahead, store the dressing separately from the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 kcal, ServingSize 4 servings (as a meal), Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Protein 25.6 g, Fat 33.1 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Sodium 1147.7 mg, Fiber 2.6 g, Sugar 3.8 g

CRUNCHY TOSSED SALAD



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I am not sure where I got this recipe from, I think one of my sisters. It is so good and crunchy, it is addictive.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, sliced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients in a container with tight fitting lid and shake well.
  • In a large bowl, add lettuce and then sprinkle remaining ingredients on top. Add the amount of dressing to your taste and toss the salad.
  • Note: To toast almonds put on cookie sheet and put in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 2 mins, then add sesame seeds on sheet. Watch closely, so not to over toast and burn. Cook another 2 mins and check for doneness, if golden remove from oven and cool.

TOASTED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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I love chicken salad sandwiches. For this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. The chicken is tossed with avocado oil mayonnaise, capers and dill relish, then layered on crusty bread with sliced radishes and butter lettuce. You can vary the flavor by adding herbs or some finely diced roasted red peppers. -David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or avocado oil mayonnaise
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons caper juice
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
20 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
10 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1 cup thinly sliced radishes

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in celery, green onions, mayonnaise, capers and juice, relish, salt and pepper., Brush 1 side of each bread slice with butter. In a large skillet, toast bread, buttered side down, in batches, over medium heat until golden brown. To assemble sandwiches, place 10 slices bread toasted side down. Layer with lettuce, radishes and chicken salad; top with remaining toast slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH YUMMY HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING



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We drizzled Jillena's 5-star-rated Yummy Honey Mustard Dressing over a bed of fresh greens and air-fried chicken strips to create this flavorful main dish salad. Chill dressing, covered, up to 1 week. Makes about 1 1/3 cups dressing.

Provided by coweed

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
cooking spray
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups mixed spring salad greens
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 cup sliced radishes
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium heat. Add panko and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a shallow dish and let cool, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley.
  • Coat an air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, in another shallow dish, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. In a third shallow dish, whisk together eggs and water.
  • Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 1x3-inch strips. Dip chicken strips into flour mixture, then egg mixture, then panko mixture to coat.
  • Working in batches, add chicken to the preheated air fryer. Cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest parts registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Toss together salad greens, carrots, and radishes in a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice for dressing together in a small bowl.
  • Divide salad among plates, top with chicken, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 137.1 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 679.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp ingredients. This will help your salad taste its best.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
  • Add some crunch. Nuts, seeds, and croutons are all great ways to add crunch to your salad.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a tossed salad.

Conclusion:

A crunchy tossed salad with chicken is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a crunchy tossed salad with chicken recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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