Best Dijon Chicken Salad Recipes

HONEY DIJON CHICKEN, WARM POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a food processor, mix the vinegar, bacon renderings and mustard. Mix well, and then slowly drizzle in the oil until well emulsified. Taste and season.
• For the chicken: Preheat the oil in a large, heavy pot or deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, blend the honey mustard, milk and eggs. Next, sprinkle the breasts with the salt and pepper. Then toss in the flour, then the egg wash and finally coating each breast well with the breadcrumbs. Repeat the process with each breast. Fry for 3 minutes. Flip and finish for a final 3 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the oil and allow any excess oil to drain over paper towels.
• For the salad: In a 10 inch saute pan over medium heat, warm the oil and then add the onions, haricot verts and potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Then reduce the heat and keep warm for dressing.
• In second saute pan over medium-high heat, warm the bacon for 2 minutes. Then add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan and create a pan sauce for the salad. Next, add the prepared dressing and warm for 1 minute. Pour the sauce in the cooked potato salad, stir to evenly coat and then add the parsley and egg to finish. Portion and serve.

DIJON CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine chicken, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and pepper.
• Top 8 bread slices with lettuce, chicken salad and remaining bread slices.

DIJON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour into chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate. Sprinkle with almonds.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.

HONEY-DIJON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine 1 tablespoon each of honey and mustard; pour over chicken. Cover and bake until chicken is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, eggs, peppers, onion and sesame seeds; divide between 2 plates. Top with chicken. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon each honey and mustard; drizzle over chicken.

CHICKEN AND BACON PASTA SALAD WITH MAILLE® DIJON ORIGINALE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Heat griddle to smoking. Rub chicken breasts with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on griddle and cook on both sides until chicken is cooked through.
• At the same time, fry bacon pieces in a non-stick pan. Drain on paper towel. Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and drizzle with olive oil.
• Transfer all to a large bowl with sliced onions and mix Maille® Dijon Originale mustard into salad.
• Season. Toss lightly. Serve in bowls sprinkled with parsley.

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk the vinegar with the Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• While whisking, drizzle in the oil.
• Stir in the tarragon.
• To make the salad, toss the chicken with the apple, celery and onion in a bowl.
• Add 1/4 cup of the dressing or enough to coat.
• Add the pecans, taste and add more dressing if you wish.
• Serve on a bed of lettuce (I use romaine.).

HONEY DIJON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Poaching chicken: Place breasts in a large pot of cold water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove from pot to plate and cool enough to chop.
• Salad:.
• Add chopped chicken to a large bowl, stir with a fork to begin breaking the chicken up. Add the celery, onion, and pecans stirring well. Add mustard, mayonnaise, honey, and salt and pepper. Stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Open one of the loaves of bread, remove the heels and place on your counter. Place about 2-3 Tablespoons of salad on each slice of bread. Spread with spoon to cover. Open the second loaf of bread, remove the heels, and place on top of the salad. Cut sandwich with serrated knife into triangles. Serve on lettuce lined platter point side up.
• Note: this is really good on toast, too.

LIGHT LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
• On individual serving plates, arrange lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and egg. Spoon dressing over top. Sprinkle with onions and cheese.

GRILLED LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ARUGULA SALAD RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Combine chicken, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, juice, Dijon, and garlic in a bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 4 minutes. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Place chicken on a cutting board. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch-thick slices. 2. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, shallots, vinegar, and honey in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk to dissolve honey. Add tomatoes and arugula; toss to coat. Place 1 1/2 cups arugula mixture on each of 4 plates; top evenly with sliced chicken.

DIJON CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Stir together Seasoning mix, oil, water and mustard in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken. Toss with Parmesan Topping.

SMOKED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH MAILLE® DIJON ORIGINALE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and toss in the sunflower oil, salt and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until crispy and golden. Remove from the oven to cool.
• Place the egg, garlic, anchovy fillets, Maille® Dijon Originale mustard and vinegar into a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds, before slowly adding the olive oil. When all of the oil is added, the dressing should be slightly thickened.
• Toss the roughly torn lettuce leaves in a mixing bowl, with the dressing, making sure that all of the leaves are coated. Arrange leaves on a serving platter, top with the slices of smoked chicken breast, croutons and Parmesan cheese.

DIJON CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients.
• Butter croissants - this is important as the butter makes a 'lining' to prevent the croissant from getting too soggy, and it tastes good too.
• Fill croissants with lettuce, tomato slices and chicken salad.

CHICKEN SALAD DIJON WITH GRAPES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high heat.
• Rub chix on all sides with 1 tsp olive oil.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Grill on high heat for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the chix is no longer pink inside.
• Let the chix cool, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
• Whisk together the remaining 2 tsp EVOO (in a large bowl), yogurt and mustard.
• Add chix, celery, grapes and apple.
• Gently toss the mixture well to combine.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with lettuce leaves, if desired.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SALAD AND DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the chicken: Combine the Dijon mustard, olive oil, rosemary, thyme and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add the chicken and coat well with the mustard paste. Sprinkle the chicken from high above with salt and pepper (to ensure even distribution). Refrigerate for 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Put the chicken skin-side up in a large ovenproof skillet and add 1 cup of water. Roast until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 35 minutes. Let the chicken rest while you prepare the salad.
• For the vinaigrette: Pour 1/4 cup of the juices from the skillet into a large bowl along with the vinegar, shallots, Dijon mustard and tarragon. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the lettuce, toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among 4 plates, top each with a piece of chicken and serve with bread for soaking up the flavorful juices.

LIGHT LEMON-DIJON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
• On individual serving plates, arrange lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and egg. Spoon dressing over top. Sprinkle with onions and cheese.

DIJON CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sour cream, water, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic and pepper. Stir in 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. , Toss the romaine with 1/4 cup dressing; divide among four plates. Top with chicken; drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

DIJON CHICKEN WITH GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together chicken, grapes, celery, green onion and nuts with the dressing.
• Serve salad on a bed of greens.

CHICKEN DIJON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rotini per pkg, adding broccoli in the last 4 minutes cooking time; Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again.
• In a bowl, combine the yogurt, wheat germ, vinegar, mustard and pepper; mixing well.
• To this mixture, add the rotini/broccoli, chicken, tomato and onion; toss to coat well.
• Cover and chill 2 hours; toss again before serving.
• Variation: Swap out the rotini for your favorite small pasta such as macaroni or penne rigati.
• NOTE: prep time covers pasta cooking and veggie chopping; cook time covers assembly and chilling time.

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD W/ DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package direction- cooking to al dente stage only about 7-8 minutes after boiling.Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Set aside.
• 2. Dijon Dressing: Drop garlic into food processor or blender while blender is running, add fresh herbs and process until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and mix only until blended. Chill. This makes 4 cups and it will keep in the refrigerator for a week. 7 calories per Tablespoon
• 3. Salad assembly: In a large bowl, add 1/2 cup of the dressing; next add the pasta and remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate. Makes 4 servings of 1 1/2 cups each.