Best 3 Fancy Florida Chicken Salad Recipes

Florida Chicken Salad is a dish that combines juicy chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and tangy mayonnaise to create a refreshing and flavorful dish. This versatile recipe can be served as a sandwich filling, a salad, or a dip, making it a perfect choice for picnics, potlucks, or a quick and easy lunch. The Fancy Florida Chicken Salad recipe adds a touch of sophistication with the addition of roasted pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and a hint of curry powder, resulting in a salad that is both delightful to the palate and visually appealing. Additionally, this article includes a classic Florida Chicken Salad recipe, as well as a variation that incorporates a creamy avocado dressing, providing a range of options to suit different tastes and preferences.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FANCY CHICKEN SALAD

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I came up with this as I was trying to use things I had on hand. I have fresh dill growing on my deck, which was the chief inspiration for this upscale version of chicken salad. (I had some for dinner--delicious!)

Provided by Chris Gaskill

Categories Salad

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 cloves crushed garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

Blend mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic and dill. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Stir together chicken, peppers and cheese and blend with the chilled dressing. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 143.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

FANCY FLORIDA CHICKEN SALAD

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Adapted from "Heart of the Palms," a Floridian cookbook. Prep time does not account for several hours of chilling time. You may also make the dressing a day early, but the chicken salad should be made the day it will be served.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced in large chunks
1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained,sliced into rounds
12 lettuce leaves or 12 mixed salad greens (choose fancy looking ones)
4 vine ripened tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges each
24 pitted black olives (any type you prefer)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (light is fine)
1/2 cup sour cream (light is fine)
3 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
2/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Mix together the cooked bacon, chicken chunks, and hearts of palm round in a large bowl.
Mix together the mayo, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, and salt in a blender for about 30 seconds.
Add blue cheese to the dressing and pulse just a few seconds- so there are still some chunks.
Toss with chicken mixture, cover and chill several hours.
Set lettuce leaves onto 6 serving plates (about 2 large leaves a plate- or whatever you need to cover the plate attractively).
Place a mound of the chicken mixture on top of the lettuce.
Set tomato wedges around the chicken mound in a spiral pattern.
Garnish with black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.5, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 129.1, Sodium 1197.4, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4, Protein 39.7

SOUTHERN FLORIDA CHICKEN SALAD SAMMIES/SANDWICHES

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A friend's mom passed this on to me. She and her husband had to relocate to Puerto Rico for his job and they spent quite a bit of time down there. When she came home, she brought a ton of new recipes to pass on to us. She and her husband had this at a small restaurant and they wouldn't give up the recipe. This is her take on it.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon dried dried tarragon leaf, leaves crushed
1 (4 1/2 ounce) chunk chicken breasts, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup chopped celery
salt and pepper, to taste
lettuce
4 slices whole wheat bread
dill pickle
potato chips

Steps:

MIX mayonnaise, sour cream, and tarragon.
Stir in chicken, almonds and celery; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to marry the flavors.
When serving, divide the chicken salad between 2 bread slices.
Top with lettuce and remaining bread slices.
Serve with a dill pickle and potato chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 456.6, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5, Protein 22.3

Tips:

- **Choose the right chicken.** For the best results, use cooked chicken breast that is tender and juicy. You can use rotisserie chicken, poached chicken, or grilled chicken. - **Chop the chicken evenly.** This will help to ensure that the chicken salad is evenly mixed. - **Use a variety of ingredients.** Don't just stick to the basics. Add some unexpected ingredients to your chicken salad, such as grapes, cranberries, celery, or nuts. - **Dress the chicken salad to taste.** The amount of mayonnaise you need will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more until the chicken salad is creamy and flavorful. - **Chill the chicken salad before serving.** This will help to firm up the salad and make it easier to scoop. - **Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant.** This will make your chicken salad even more delicious and satisfying.

Conclusion:

Florida chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a perfect meal for busy families or those who are looking for a healthy and flavorful lunch option. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken, give Florida chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!