Best 4 Chicken And Watercress Salad With Almonds And Feta Recipes

Chicken and watercress salad with almonds and feta cheese is a delectable and refreshing dish that combines the tender texture of chicken, the peppery bite of watercress, the crunchy sweetness of almonds, and the tangy creaminess of feta cheese. This vibrant salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND FETA

Chicken and Watercress Salad with Almonds and Feta image

Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories Salad Chicken Picnic Quick & Easy Lunch Feta Almond Summer Healthy Watercress Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 large shallot, chopped
3 tablespoons almond oil, walnut oil, or grapeseed oil
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3 large bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed
2 fully cooked chicken breast halves, meat torn into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 apricots, pitted, each half cut into wedges
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Combine vinegar and shallot in medium bowl. Whisk in both oils. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Place watercress, chicken, cheese, and apricots in large bowl. Add dressing; toss. Divide salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle each with almonds.

CHICKEN WITH WATERCRESS SALAD

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Cooking chicken on a hot grill (or grill pan) sears the surface of the food, giving it a full, intense flavor. For fast meals at lunch or dinner, try thinly pounded chicken breasts because they cook through in just a few minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grill
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed
1 bunch radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, combine oil and lemon juice; season dressing with salt and pepper.
Lay chicken flat. Holding a sharp knife parallel to work surface, split each chicken breast in half horizontally. Cover with plastic wrap and pound each piece with the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a small pan until 1/4 inch thick. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing and sprinkle with cumin.
Clean and oil grill. Grill chicken until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. To bowl with dressing, add watercress, radishes, and avocado and toss to combine. Serve chicken topped with watercress salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g

CRAISIN®, ALMOND, AND FETA CHICKEN SALAD

Craisin®, Almond, and Feta Chicken Salad image

A basic chicken salad recipe with some added goodness. Try changing it up by adding either 1 teaspoon curry or cumin.

Provided by Terri

Categories Salad

Time 8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 large stalks celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
¼ red onion, diced
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 tablespoons sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

Mix chicken, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and cranberries in a large bowl.
Stir mayonnaise and sour cream together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Stir feta cheese and almonds through salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 124.4 mg, Fat 44.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

WATERCRESS, MELON AND ALMOND SALAD

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Melons and watercress make great summer dessert salads. If you cannot find any watercress, try some fresh mint instead.

Provided by Barrett

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped
2 ½ cups cubed watermelon
2 ½ cups cubed cantaloupe
⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and ginger. Gradually add oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to plates, sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 68.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken.
If you don't have watercress, you can substitute arugula or baby spinach.
Toasting the almonds adds a nice nutty flavor to the salad.
Feta cheese can be crumbled or cubed, depending on your preference.
For a lighter dressing, use lemon juice and olive oil instead of mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

This chicken and watercress salad is a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for summer. It is packed with protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, and it is also low in calories and carbohydrates. The combination of chicken, watercress, almonds, and feta cheese is flavorful and satisfying, and the dressing is light and tangy. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic.