Best 8 Chicken Pecan Cherry Salad Recipes

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With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, chicken, pecans, and cherries make an extraordinary salad that is sure to impress. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a flavorful dinner, this dish has something for everyone. With endless variations and customization options, you can tailor it to your liking, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed any time of day.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN, PECAN & CHERRY SALAD



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Already cooked chicken strips make this a super easy meal when I'm trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Grabbing a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is another road to take when time is short and hungry family members surround the table! -Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons dried cherries
VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the first six vinaigrette ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken meat, cooked, chopped
1 1/2 cups California seedless table grapes, rinsed and cut in half
1/4 cup celery, diced
1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 tablespoon lemon Juice, fresh

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients in bowl and mix well.
  • This works great with rotisserie chicken from the deli counter!

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This chicken salad comes together fast using rotisserie chicken breasts. The herbs, along with the pecans, help to make this chicken salad flavorful. Serve on top of toasted croissants, or butter lettuce.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Park Hill maple pepper (such as Savory Spice Shop®)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 stalks celery, sliced
⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoons minced red onion

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 236 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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After dining at a cafe in Michigan about 10 years ago, I tried duplicating this scrumptious twist on Chicken Salad at home. The cherries can be ordered on-line these days, which makes it much easier for those of us living where cherries are not readily available. Regular milk can be substituted for buttermilk, if necessary.

Provided by MIABING

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
⅓ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup diced celery
⅓ cup toasted, chopped pecans
⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon buttermilk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup cubed apples

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, dried cherries, celery, nuts, mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper and apple if desired. Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted cracked wheat bread or croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 355.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH



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I love the combination of textures in this sandwich. Its classic chicken salad changed up with the addition of dried cherries and pecans.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 green onions, sliced thinly
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup light plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper
lettuce leaf
4 plain croissants

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, cherries, pecans, and onion in a bowl.
  • Mix mayo, yogurt, and lemon juice.
  • Pour over chicken mixture.
  • Toss to mix.
  • Refrigerate salad for 1-2 hours.
  • Split croissants and divide chicken evenly.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.7, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 100.3, Sodium 468, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 9.6, Protein 23.8

CHERRY, CHICKEN, AND PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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Make and share this Cherry, Chicken, and Pecan Wheat Berry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by agileangus

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups cooked wheat berries
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
2 cups shredded chicken breasts
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup cherries, pitted & halved
4 cups greens
2 ounces feta or 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine 2 1/2 tbs oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar in a bowl. Stir well with a whisk.
  • Add wheat berries, nuts and chicken. Toss.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil to pan. Add onion & thyme. Cook 3 minutes. Add to wheat berry mixture. Toss. Stir in cherries and greens. Toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 605.7, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 7, Protein 3.5

CHERRY-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH TOASTED PECANS



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What started out as a way to use up some leftover preserves and cheese turned out to be a family winner dinner that I now make time and again. -Keri Cotton, Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup cherry preserves
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 ounces fontina cheese, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place chicken in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with preserves; sprinkle with onion powder. Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Top with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

PECAN RICE AND CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Joanna Pruess

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 20m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups cooked or canned chick peas (garbanzos), drained
1 large clove garlic
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups chicken stock, homemade or canned
1 7-ounce package Konriko Wild Pecan rice
3 ounces (1 cup) pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced scallions, including green part
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 large, ripe avocado
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare the vinaigrette, place the chick peas, garlic, vinegar and soy sauce in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel chopping blade and process into a smooth puree, scraping down the workbowl as necessary.
  • With the motor running, pour the sesame and vegetable oils through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream. The vinaigrette will be creamy and thick. Scrape into a screw-top glass jar and refrigerate until needed.
  • For the salad, poach the chicken breasts in the stock until just cooked. Remove from the stock, let cool and cut into three-quarter-inch cubes.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions, making sure all the water has evaporated. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken cubes, chopped pecans and scallions. Add the cherry tomatoes. Peel the avocado and cut it into three-quarter-inch cubes, adding it to the salad. Pour on the vinaigrette and toss to blend. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve on Boston lettuce leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 509, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For optimal flavor, use fresh, ripe cherries. Frozen cherries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before adding them to the salad.
  • Use a variety of nuts in the salad for added texture and flavor. Pecans, walnuts, and almonds are all good choices.
  • If you don't have any dried cherries on hand, you can substitute dried cranberries or raisins.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as crumbled goat cheese, blue cheese, or feta cheese. Sliced red onion or avocado would also be delicious additions.
  • For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of mayonnaise.
  • The salad can be served immediately or chilled for later. If you're chilling the salad, be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken Pecan Cherry Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of sweet cherries, crunchy pecans, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give Chicken Pecan Cherry Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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