CHICKEN ROMAINE SALAD

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Mom invented this colorful salad by combining romaine lettuce with toasted pecans, chicken strips, grapes, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese. I think she's particularly proud of this recipe. -Kevin Weeks North Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup canola oil
7 cups torn romaine
1 cup seedless red grapes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Vidalia onion or honey mustard salad dressing

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; stir in pecans and salt. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Set aside., Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, grapes, cranberries and cheese. Add chicken and reserved nuts; toss to combine. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Nafees King
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I highly recommend this chicken romaine salad.


tik tuk com
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Natalie Girgis
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it.


Mahi Writes
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Nabuuma Christine
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Chota ali khan Kharpur
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients to suit my taste.


Abdullah Abdullh
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Min Nahom
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This chicken romaine salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Radhika Baral
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Nabin Nabin
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Glynn Lane
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Muttea Syed
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients to suit my taste.


Jennifer Black
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I've made this salad with grilled chicken, roasted chicken, and even leftover chicken. It's always delicious.


Wilyo Abikar
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This is one of the best chicken salads I've ever had. The flavors are well-balanced and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Cella Mark
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I'm not a huge fan of romaine lettuce, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing.


Md Nkja
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


Sheev Dempsey
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This chicken romaine salad is my go-to lunch recipe. It's easy to make and always delicious.


Dadjan Mirwani
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially good.


Shawon Hossain
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This chicken romaine salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the combination of flavors and textures.