Best Luncheon Salad Recipes

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LUNCHEON CHICKEN SALAD



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This refreshing medley of fruit and chicken is just right for a special spring brunch or luncheon. "The colorful combo is a great change of pace from the usual salad," writes Angie Dierikx of Andalusia, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chopped celery
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup mayonnaise
7-1/2 teaspoons brown mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently combine the chicken, pineapple, oranges, celery, onions and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SIMPLE LUNCHEON SALAD



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"For a bridal shower or summer buffet, this colorful crunchy chicken salad is a perfect choice," notes Pat Stevens, field editor from Granbury, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2/3 to 1 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups each torn Bibb, leaf and iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups green grapes, halved
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper, pickle relish, carrot and pimientos. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken mixture; toss to coat., Combine the lettuces; place on a serving platter or individual salad plates. Top with chicken salad, cheese, grapes, oranges and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

LUNCHEON TOSTADA SALAD



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This recipe is a reminder of good friends and good times!

Provided by Lyn Starr

Categories     Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb hamburger
1 pkg lawry's taco seasoning mix
3/4 c water
1/2 tsp lawry's seasoned salt
1 can(s) (14 oz) red kidney beans, drained
4 tomatoes, diced
1 ripe avocado diced
1 pkg (6 1/2 oz) fritos, reg size
1 lettuce head, torn into small pieces
4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c onion, chopped
3/4 c lawry's thousand island dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Brown hamburger; drain fat. Add Taco mix, water, salt and beans. Cover and simmer for 10 Minutes.
  • 2. Reserve some of the tomatoes, avocado and fritos for use as a garnish. Combine all of the remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl; add the ground beef mixture and lightly toss all of the ingredients.
  • 3. Plate salad. Garnish with reserved tomato dice, avocado and fritos.
  • 4. Best if served immediately, OOOHHH SOOO GOOD!!!

CRANBERRY LUNCHEON SALAD



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In the heart of cranberry country, Mrs. Leon F. Schleusener, Tomah, Wisconsin, has key ingredients for her salad at hand. If you can't find cranberry gelatin, raspberry or other red-colored flavors work, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups orange juice, divided
1 cup water
2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup orange juice and water to a boil. Place gelatin in a large bowl; add juice mixture and stir until dissolved. Stir in the remaining orange juice. Chill until partially set, about 1-1/2 hours. , Stir in cranberry sauce. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Set aside a few peach slices for garnish; cube the remaining peaches. In a large bowl, combine the cubed peaches, chicken, celery, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. , Invert gelatin mold onto a serving plate; line center of ring with lettuce leaves. Stir pecans into chicken salad; spoon into center of gelatin. Top with reserved peach slices.

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APPLE LUNCHEON SALAD



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Meet the Cook: Served with fresh bread, this makes a nice light meal. I've also used this recipe for entertaining, and it has always been a success at potluck dinners. While it's a delicious way to use up leftover beef, I sometimes serve it with cold ham and cheese instead. The parents of one son, my husband (a good cook who adds his input to my recipes) and I have two grandchildren. -Audrey Marsh, Arva, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups diced apples
1 cup julienned cooked roast beef
1 cup thinly sliced celery
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. , Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

LUNCHEON CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great chicken salad for sandwiches for luncheons, baby showers, parties, etc. I usually serve it on mini rolls as finger sandwiches, or just on a bed of lettuce. Serving amount is based on 2 finger sandwiches per person.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped English cucumber
1 large tart apple, finely chopped
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cilantro
1/2 teaspoon parsley
3 dozen wheat dinner rolls, split (optional)
lettuce leaf (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken, onion, celery, cucumber, and apple in a large mixing bowl and toss together.
  • Add in mayo, sour cream, salt, pepper, curry powder, cilantro and parsley and mix together well.
  • Serve on split mini rolls or on beds of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 11.9

BRIDESMAID'S LUNCHEON CHICKEN SALAD



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One of the best chicken salads you will ever eat!!! Guaranteed to bring praise most of the time. The cook time is only the time it takes to cook the chicken breast.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Hellmann's mayonnaise
3/4 cup of major grey's chutney (or another brand if you can't find this one)
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, small chunked
2 (13 1/4 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups diagonally sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced green onion (tops and bottoms)
1/2 cup toasted whole almonds or 1/2 cup sliced blanched almond

Steps:

  • Into a really large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chutney, curry, lime peel, juice, and salt (if there are fruit chunks in the chutney slice them thin as possible).
  • Blend well then gently fold in remaining ingredients; chill 4 to 6 hours.
  • This can be prepared the night before--just be sure to toss again before serving.
  • Serve on crisp chilled salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 531.8, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 17.7, Protein 24

LUNCHEON CHICKEN SALAD



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We like chicken salad but not as a sandwich or with all the extra fruits or nuts that are sometimes added. Here is a basic easy but tasty chicken salad that would be wonderful for a luncheon or supper on a hot night. Submitted for RSC #10.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 1/2 ounces canned chicken, I used Tyson's Premiere White and Dark Chunk Chicken
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red onion, chopped finely
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 romaine lettuce leaves
crouton, lightly crushed, I used sour dough

Steps:

  • Drain chicken and place in medium bowl. With a fork break up larger pieces and add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning salt, and ground pepper. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Wash and pat dry lettuce leaves with a paper towel. Add cherry tomato halves to chicken salad and mix lightly to combine. Lay two lettuce leaves on a plate and spoon on chicken salad, sprinkle lightly crushed croutons on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.3, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 130.2, Sodium 1549.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8, Protein 40.9

APPLE LUNCHEON SALAD RECIPE



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Meet the Cook: Served with fresh bread, this makes a nice light meal. I've also used this recipe for entertaining, and it has always been a success at potluck dinners. While it's a delicious way to use up leftover beef, I sometimes serve it with cold ham and cheese instead. The parents of one son, my husband (a good cook who adds his input to my recipes) and I have two grandchildren. -Audrey Marsh, Arva, Ontario

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups diced Apples
1 cup julienned cooked roast beef
1 cup thinly sliced celery
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce.
  • Yield: 4-6 servings.
  • Originally published as Apple Luncheon Salad in Country Woman
  • September/October 1997, p29
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (calculated without lettuce) equals 196 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 227 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.
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SMOKED SALMON LUNCHEON SALAD BOWL



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Make and share this Smoked Salmon Luncheon Salad Bowl recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup salad oil
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
2 medium potatoes, cooked chilled and sliced
1 head romaine lettuce, washed drained and dried
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
6 -8 ounces smoked salmon, cut in slivers
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/2-1 teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Whisk together salad oil, lemon juice salt and pepper.
  • Pour over potato slices and allow to stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, break romain into large chilled salad bowl.
  • Drain salad dressing from potatoes and reserve.
  • Arrange in a pattern over top of romaine the drained sliced potatoes, mushrooms, smoked salmon and eggs.
  • Sprinkle with dill.
  • Just before serving, toss at table with reserved dressing.
  • Serve in individual salad bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 148.2, Sodium 291.1, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.1

TURKEY LUNCHEON SALAD



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I received this recipe as a newly-wed and made it healthier by using brown rice and fat-free mayo and sour cream. Think ladies' luncheon...with a light, refreshing Asian twist! -Joan Cannon, Noblesville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, shredded
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
7 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, soy sauce and salt; pour over salad and gently stir to coat. Serve over lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE LUNCHEON SALAD RECIPE



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How to make Simple Luncheon Salad Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2/3 to 1 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups each torn Bibb, leaf and iceberg lettuce
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby cheese
2 cups green grapes, halved
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper, pickle relish, carrot and pimientos. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken mixture; toss to coat.
  • Combine the lettuces; divide among 12 salad plates. Top each with 1 cup chicken salad, cheese, grapes, oranges and almonds. Yield: 12 servings.

LUNCHEON SALAD



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"When our garden is producing lots of tomatoes and cucumbers, this refreshing main-dish salad is a favorite of ours," reports Rhonda Burns of Hopkins, Michigan. "It's a real lifesaver on hot days when I don't want to turn on the oven."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium tomatoes, cubed
1 medium cucumber, cubed
1 cup cubed fully cooked low-fat ham
1 cup cubed reduced-fat Swiss cheese
4 green onions, sliced
6 tablespoons fat-free ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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