Best Warm Chicken Cherry Waldorf In Romaine Recipes

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CHICKEN ROMAINE SALAD



Chicken Romaine Salad image

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.

QUICK TUNA SALAD IN ROMAINE



Quick Tuna Salad in Romaine image

Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 5-ounce can tuna, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small stalk celery, small dice
1 tablespoon diced red onion
2 teaspoons capers, drained
Juice of 1/4 lemon
Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, capers and the lemon juice in a bowl. Scoop onto lettuce leaves.

CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD



Chicken Waldorf Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium apple, unpeeled, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
2 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 large breast)
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup yogurt (preferably Greek non-fat)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 orange (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Serving suggestion: Baby greens, extra grapes, raisins and walnuts for garnish
  • Coat the chopped apple with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the chicken, grapes, celery, raisins and walnuts, and gently combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice and salt. Gently fold the dressing into the salad. Serve on a bed of greens.

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