Best 6 Carols Summer Chicken Salad Recipes
Summer is the season of fresh and flavorful ingredients, making it ideal for a refreshing and satisfying salad. Carols' Summer Chicken Salad is a delightful dish that captures the essence of summertime, offering a harmonious blend of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. This recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a serene summer oasis with every bite.
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CAROL'S CHICKEN SALAD
My friend Carol is a wonderful cook, and this recipe is a '10.' By far the best chicken salad I have tasted.
Provided by Sharon Sisson
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, green onions, water chestnuts, Swiss cheese, and grapes. Add the mayonnaise mixture, and stir to coat. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 278.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
CAROL'S CHICKEN SALAD
A twist on the old standby chicken salad. The Ranch dressing gives it a great flavor. Prep time is based on using leftover cooked and cooled meat.
Provided by Briteyz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Using as much or as little mayo as you like.
- Chill at least 1 hour.
- Serve on your choice of bread or rolls.
- Top with lettuce and tomato if you like.
- You can also serve on a bed of lettuce for a great salad.
SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD
"Using a little imagination, I came up with this recipe for drop-in dinner guests one night," writes Diana Boschulte of Goodfield, Illinois. "It's so versatile. You can leave out the grapes and add chopped apples or vegetables instead."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2-3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes and raisins. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Stir in pecans. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with tomato if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 46g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the salad: Put the chicken breasts into a large plastic storage bag. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin to flatten to 1/4-inch uniform thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill and drizzle with the olive oil. Grill the chicken on both sides until done, about 7 minutes per side. (Rotate halfway during grilling each side to ensure pretty grill marks.) Set aside to cool.
- Grill the corn for a few minutes, until still crunchy but colored. With a very sharp knife, shave the kernels off each corn cob. Combine with the dill, celery and onions in a large bowl. Set aside.
- For the dressing: Mix together the feta, half-and-half, mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Stir, and then taste. Add more salt if necessary; do not undersalt!
- Slice the chicken on the bias to create flat, randomly shaped pieces. Throw into the bowl with the celery, onions and corn. Stir to combine. Pour half of the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently. Add more as desired, but don't overcoat the salad; it should be light! At the end, toss in the blueberries to lightly coat them in the dressing.
- Spoon the salad into butter lettuce cups and then sprinkle individual helpings with feta and extra dill.
CONTEST-WINNING SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD
I found this recipe many years a go in a church cookbook. It's special enough for a fancy dinner but easy enough to fix for a light lunch. There's a kick to the tangy citrus dressing, which even my picky son enjoys.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Drain; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine greens and sliced strawberries; refrigerate., In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, orange juice, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool slightly. , Drizzle half of the dressing over greens and berries; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into 1/8-in. slices; arrange over salads. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken; sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CAROL'S CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD
I found this recipe in a church cookbook and it was submitted by C. Laird. It is a refreshing change of pace for chicken salad. The preparation time does not include cooking the chicken, as so often I use leftover cooked chicken for this meal.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Chicken
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut cooked chicken into good sized chunks.
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
- Chop apple into chunks and dip in pineapple juice to keep them from browning.
- Combine chicken, pineapple, apple, grapes and mayonaisse.
- Mix well.
- Cover and chill 2 hours before serving.
- Serve over romaine lettuce leaves.
- Top with some of the cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 238.5, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 19.6, Protein 18.3
Tips:
- To ensure the juiciest chicken, use a meat thermometer to cook it to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a flavorful and moist chicken salad, use a combination of white and dark meat chicken.
- To add a pop of color and freshness to your salad, use a variety of vegetables, such as celery, onion, grapes, and cucumber.
- For a creamy and tangy dressing, use a mayonnaise-based dressing with a touch of lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
- To make your chicken salad more flavorful, add some herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill.
- For a crunchy texture, add some nuts, such as walnuts or almonds.
Conclusion:
Chicken salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or a refreshing snack, there's a chicken salad recipe out there to suit your needs. So next time you're craving something tasty and satisfying, give one of these chicken salad recipes a try!
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