Best 13 Best Ever Fruited Chicken Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of creating the "Best Ever Fruited Chicken Salad!" This delectable and refreshing dish is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch option, a refreshing side dish for a summer barbecue, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this fruited chicken salad is sure to impress. With a variety of fruits, herbs, and spices, this recipe will guide you through the process of crafting a salad that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavors. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the ultimate fruited chicken salad that will leave you craving for more.

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FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD



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This chicken salad can be made with many different variations of fruit. It is also a hit as a dip when served with Town House crackers! Also try currants in place of the raisins.

Provided by Shannon D

Categories     Salad

Time 9h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2 1/2 pound) fryer chicken or equivalent pieces
½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
¼ cup raisins
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Allow the chicken to simmer until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Use a pair of forks to remove and shred the meat from the chicken. Discard the remains. Place shredded chicken in a single layer on a plate and allow to cool completely in refrigerator, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir together the salad dressing and sugar in a large bowl. Stir the chicken and raisins into the salad dressing. Add the mango and gently fold into the mixture. Refrigerate overnight or 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 227.2 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

EASY FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a recipe I discovered by accident. While trying to make the Betty Crocker® chicken salad, I discovered I didn't have all the spices. '...quick, what can I substitute...' This has been a family favorite ever since.

Provided by jo1527

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 apple, cored and diced
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ teaspoon apple pie spice, or to taste
¾ cup mayonnaise
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, lightly mix the apple, grapes, pecans, apple pie spice, and mayonnaise together until thoroughly combined; stir in the chicken breast meat. Chill until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 147.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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Grapes, mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks add fruity goodness and color to this hearty main-dish salad. It's perfect for a large luncheon.-Marion L. Baker, Sun Lakes, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 40-50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks
20 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 cups cooked rice
8 cups green grape halves
4 cups sliced celery
4 cans (15 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
4 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
4 cups Miracle Whip
7 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1 to 2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Combine pineapple and the next six ingredients. Combine the Miracle Whip, concentrate, salt, pepper and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; toss with chicken mixture. , Chill for several hours or overnight. Add almonds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD



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The amounts listed are only a guideline since I don't even bother measuring please feel free to adjust all ingredients to suit taste but please try not to omit anything all the ingredients blend together perfectly! You could use all mayonnaise but I prefer half mayonnaise and yogurt or sour cream for a lighter texture, if you are making this in advance then add in the diced apple just before serving. If you are a curry-lover then try adding in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder into the mayo mixture, I think you will be quite surprised at the taste! This is one of the best recipes for chicken salad!... For a luncheon, double or triple the complete recipe and serve this on a bed of lettuce with tomato wedges around the chicken salad then sprinkle more toasted almonds on and around the chicken salad... your guests will rave!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -5 cups cooked chicken (shredded or finely chopped, preferably chicken breast)
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2/3 cup dark raisin
1/2 cup red seedless grapes (sliced into quarters or halves)
1 small apple (cored and finely chopped)
1/3 cup toasted chopped almonds (coarsley chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt (or use sour cream)
2 -3 teaspoons honey (or to taste)
black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the cooked chicken with celery, onion, raisins, grapes, chopped apple and almonds; toss to combine.
  • In a bowl combine the mayonnaise with yogurt and honey until combined (if you are adding in the curry powder then combine with the mayonnaise mixture) add to the chicken mixture; toss to combine well, then season with black pepper to taste.
  • *NOTE* If making in advance add in apple just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 113.3, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 17.7, Protein 26.4

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD



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Gently poaching chicken breasts in an aromatic broth yields tender morsels for folding into a bright and herby homemade dressing. Serve it solo on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes or in half an avocado. It also makes a killer chicken club sandwich topped with crisp bacon and other sandwich fixings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons shallot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Sliced chives, for garnish
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store bought

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
  • Toss together the chicken, celery, shallot, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Add the dressing to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight to meld flavors. Garnish with chives.
  • Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and roughly chop the meat into about 1/2-inch pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
  • Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER



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This is the best chicken salad I have ever had in my life and it is so simple to make.

Provided by Richard Rego

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked
¼ cup creamy salad dressing
4 tablespoons cole slaw dressing
1 stalk celery, chopped
¼ onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the chicken, creamy salad dressing, cole slaw dressing, celery, onion, and salt and pepper. Mix until well chopped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 141.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

AMY'S FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great recipe for a nice light supper. If you have leftover chicken in your fridge looking for a good home, this would be the ticket! I got this recipe from my dear sister-in-law Amy Paun. What a great cook she is!!!

Provided by Sassy Sandra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, well drained
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup green seedless grapes or 1 cup red seedless grapes
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 cup dry chow mein noodles
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, well drained
lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine chicken, pineapple, celery, olives, onions and grapes.
  • Blend mayonnaise and msutard.
  • Toss gently with chicken mixture.
  • Cove and chill at least on hour.
  • Just before serving, gently fold in oranges and chow mein noodles.
  • Place on lettuce leaves placed on a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.2, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 221.7, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 30.1, Protein 37.8

QUICK FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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From Audrey Moser of Drummond Island, Michigan comes this fresh-tasting chicken salad that's sweetened with pineapple, dates and golden raisins. "I often serve this salad on lettuce, but you could stuff a tomato with it or spoon it into a pita bread as well," Audrey suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
DRESSING:
3/4 cup fat-free Miracle Whip
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery, onion, raisins and dates. , In another bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Serve on a lettuce leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD



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I've been using this recipe whenever we go to a potluck dinner. It always gets rave reviews. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
3 to 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and diced
2 tablespoons raisins
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Dice the pineapple and place in a large bowl. Add pasta, chicken, peaches and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, curry powder and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir in pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This recipe is for a crowd. I haven't made it yet - so I am saving it here so I can find it when I need it! If you try this recipe before I do - please let me know if there should be any changes! Times are approximate.

Provided by Chef on the coast

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT30m

Yield 40-50 cups, 40-50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks
20 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 cups cooked rice
8 cups green seedless grapes, halves
4 cups sliced celery
4 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
4 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
4 cups mayonnaise or 4 cups salad dressing
7 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1 -2 tablespoon salt
4 cups slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple, reserving 2 TBSP of juice.
  • Combine pineapple and the next 6 ingredients.
  • Combine mayonnaise, concentrate, salt, pepper and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; toss with chicken mixture.
  • Chill several hours or overnight.
  • Add almonds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.6, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 405.9, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 17.4, Protein 22.4

CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD



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I love the challenge of finding creative new ways to serve foods. So putting peaches in chicken salad seems only natural. My husband and I enjoy this hearty cool salad on hot summer evenings.-Elizabeth Waden, Timmonsville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cubed peeled fresh peaches
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup halved strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, orange juice, sugar, ginger and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This creamy salad explodes with flavor and texture: fresh tarragon, sweet and chewy dried fruit and tender chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup pitted prune, cut in half
1/4 cup macadamia nuts or sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, tarragon and lemon juice in medium bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Chicken Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SJG3483

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked chicken, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup seedless grapes (if possible, sliced in half)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
mixed salad green

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix together mayo, lemon juice, and sugar.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Toss with mixed salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 297.8, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 18.7, Protein 28.2

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe fruit in your chicken salad.
  • If you don't have any cooked chicken on hand, you can easily poach or grill some chicken breasts.
  • Be sure to chop the chicken and fruit into small pieces so that they are easy to eat.
  • Add some chopped celery, onion, or nuts for extra crunch.
  • Season the chicken salad to taste with salt, pepper, and mayo.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant or sandwich.

Conclusion:

Fruited chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a fruited chicken salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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