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
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.
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Nafees King
[email protected]I highly recommend this chicken romaine salad.
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[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Natalie Girgis
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they all loved it.
Mahi Writes
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Nabuuma Christine
[email protected]This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.
Chota ali khan Kharpur
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients to suit my taste.
Abdullah Abdullh
[email protected]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
[email protected]This chicken romaine salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.
Radhika Baral
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Nabin Nabin
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Glynn Lane
[email protected]This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.
Muttea Syed
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients to suit my taste.
Jennifer Black
[email protected]I've made this salad with grilled chicken, roasted chicken, and even leftover chicken. It's always delicious.
Wilyo Abikar
[email protected]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
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of romaine lettuce, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing.
Md Nkja
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.
Sheev Dempsey
[email protected]This chicken romaine salad is my go-to lunch recipe. It's easy to make and always delicious.
Dadjan Mirwani
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially good.
Shawon Hossain
[email protected]This chicken romaine salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the combination of flavors and textures.