Best 4 Chicken And Snow Pea Salad Recipes

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Chicken and snow pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is made with a combination of tender chicken, crisp snow peas, and a variety of other fresh vegetables, all tossed in a light and tangy dressing. This salad is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, and it is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It is also a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to your own personal tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing salad or a more hearty and substantial one, there is a chicken and snow pea salad recipe out there for you. So grab your apron and get ready to create a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND SNOW PEAS



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A simple,tasty, and quick version of a popular Chinese Style recipe.

Provided by REBECCAROD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 cups snow peas
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk the chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger together in a small bowl; reserve.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook and stir chicken and garlic in the oil until chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, water chestnuts, and reserved chicken broth mixture. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir snow peas into the pan and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 92.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 540.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHICKEN AND SNOW PEA SALAD



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The best chicken salad you may ever eat. Serve with crackers or on bread for a sandwich.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces chopped snow peas
1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
¼ cup diced red onion
½ (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, ginger, lime rind, salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the snow peas, chicken, onion and water chestnuts.
  • Pour dressing over salad and mix gently. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 263.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CRISP SNOW PEA SALAD



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A simple Japanese dressing turns crunchy snow peas into a refreshing salad. Great with grilled salmon or chicken. Created by Heather Trim for Food and Drink.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb snow peas
1/4 cup very thinly sliced carrot (Matchstick size)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder
salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, preferably toasted

Steps:

  • Snip ends and remove string from snow peas. Fill a large bowl full of ice water.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, and add snow peas and carrots.
  • Cook just until snow peas turn bright green, about 15 seconds, drain and plunge into cold water. Drain well and pat dry.
  • Cut snow peas diagonally into ½-inch (1-cm) wide pieces. Place in a bowl along with carrots.
  • To prepare dressing, whisk soy with lemon juice, sesame oil, sugar and wasabi powder, making sure sugar and wasabi powder are dissolved.
  • Stir with snow peas and carrots. Taste and add salt if needed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 513.1, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 4.5

MY CHICKEN AND PEA SALAD



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Easy, quick, colorful. Cooking time includes chill time. Serve on lettuce leaves for an elegant presentation. If you are not watching calories you can use regular mayo.

Provided by kate09

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2h3m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chicken breast halves, cooked
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
1 onion, diced
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dill seasoning
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Tear apart chicken into strips.
  • Cook peas: place in pot, cover with water, bring to boil, and boil for 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine dressing ingredients.
  • Stir everything together. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow salad to chill and for chicken to absorb dressing flavor.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and quality of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. This will make it tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your salad. Some good choices include snow peas, bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers.
  • Make your own dressing. This is easy to do and it will taste much better than store-bought dressing. You can find a recipe for a simple vinaigrette dressing in the article.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and it will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Chicken and snow pea salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken and snow pea salad that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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