Best Basic Chicken Salad Recipes

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BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



Basic Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 3- to 4-pound roast chicken, home roasted or store-bought, recipe follows
2 cups green or red seedless grapes, halved, plus more halved grapes, for garnish
1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 scallions, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 3- to 4-pound chicken
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the roast chicken into small pieces and discard the skin and bones. Put the chicken, grapes, almonds, scallions and celery in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, cream, dill, brown sugar and some salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Allow to chill for several hours or even overnight.
  • Before serving, garnish with halved grapes and chopped dill. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely before using for chicken salad.

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



Basic Chicken Salad image

This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



Basic Chicken Salad image

This is a family favorite. Easy to make and oh so good. Spread on crackers or make a sandwich with lettuce and tomato. Enjoy.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup blanched slivered almond
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon diced purple onion
3 -6 sweet gherkins
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan.
  • Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently.
  • Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper.
  • Toss with chicken, almonds, onions, sweet pickles, egg and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 198.2, Sodium 330.6, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.6, Protein 46.4

JACKIE'S BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



JACKIE'S BASIC CHICKEN SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Chicken

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



Basic Chicken Salad image

This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Chicken Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup blanched slivered almonds
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss with chicken, toasted almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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