Best 3 Chicken Salad As A Meal Recipes

Chicken salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. It is made with cooked chicken, mayonnaise, and a variety of other ingredients, such as celery, onion, and grapes. Chicken salad can be served on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or even as a dip. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a more elaborate dish, there is sure to be a chicken salad recipe that suits your needs.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SALAD - QUICK, EASY, BIG!

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Recipe video above. Here's a speedy main course size salad that's filled with all my favourite vegetables. I like this because it's filled, colourful, interesting enough to serve to friends, but quick enough for a fast lunch, filling enough for dinner.

Provided by Nagi

Categories Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups store bought roast chicken (, shredded (Note 1))
12 cups cos / romaine lettuce (2 medium, 1 giant) (, chopped into bite size pieces (or other leafy greens))
1 cup corn kernels ((can, drained - about 2/3 can))
1/2 red onion (, finely sliced)
300g/ 10oz cherry or grape tomatoes ((or 2 normal tomatoes chopped))
2 cucumbers (, halved lengthwise then sliced 1cm / 1/3" (or 1 long English/telegraph cucumber))
2 avocados (, cut into bite size chunks (or 1 giant one))
150g/ 5oz bacon (, cooked until crisp then chopped (optional))
2 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar ((Note 2))
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (, minced using garlic press (~1 tsp))
1 tsp Dijon Mustard ((or any smooth, non spicy mustard, optional))
2 tsp dried mixed herbs ((Note 3 for subs))
1 tsp sugar (, optional (Note 4))
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

Dressing: Place ingredients in a jar, shake, set aside for at least 10 minutes to let flavours meld.
Salad: Place all ingredients except bacon in a big bowl. Drizzle over most of the Dressing, then toss well.
Transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with remaining Dressing. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ULTIMATE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

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Chicken salad is a classic salad recipe with diced chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, green onion, sweet grapes, and fresh herbs. Watch the video above to see how I make it!

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories Main Course Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 cup red grapes (quartered)
2 stalk celery (diced)
3 green onions (green and white parts) (sliced)
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 lemon (juiced)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Place the chicken breasts in a wide pot or pan and cover by about an inch with cold water. Season the water with salt. Optionally, you can add aromatics of your choice. Read my poached chicken recipe for more details.
Turn the heat to medium until it reaches a gentle simmer. Then reduce the heat back to low and cover the pan. Let the chicken simmer for 8-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160-165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the chicken and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Then chill in the fridge.
Transfer the cooled chicken to a cutting board and dice it into 1/2-inch pieces.
Slice and dice the celery, green onion, grapes, parsley and tarragon. Add those ingredients to a mixing bowl along with the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix everything together until it's well combined. Let it chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 454 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SALAD

Chicken Salad image

Try this easy chicken salad recipe that's great as a hearty lunch or quick weeknight dinner. Serve it with a side of kettle chips or a crunchy pickle!

Categories Sunday lunch comfort food main dish poultry salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 whole cut up fryer chicken
2 stalks (to 3 stalks) celery, chopped
3 whole green onions, chopped
2 c. (to 3 cups) grapes, halved
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. plain yogurt or sour cream
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp. (to 2 tablespoons) brown sugar
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Small handful of fresh dill, minced
Cayenne pepper, to taste
1/2 c. slivered almonds

Steps:

Rinse chicken thoroughly and place in a large pot of water. Turn on the heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is done (about 45 minutes to an hour). When you are ready, remove the chicken from the pot and place on a plate. With your fingers or a fork, pull all of the meat off the bones, chop into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
Chop all of your fruits and veggies and place them in a bowl with the chicken.
In another bowl mix mayonnaise, yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
Add the dill (or oregano or cilantro...whatever makes your skirt fly up) and if you're feeling a bit brazen throw in a dash of cayenne pepper!
When the dressing tastes just right (you must taste test for appropriate saltiness especially), pour it over the chicken/veggie/fruit mixture and stir gently until everything is thoroughly mixed. Stir in the almonds. If you are feeling naughty, add a sprinkling of bacon bits.
Allow the salad to chill for several hours (or even overnight). Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich or heck, eat it straight out of the bowl with a serving spoon. Try it soon-you'll love it!

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your chicken salad. Use fresh, organic chicken, mayonnaise, and vegetables.
Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still tender and juicy.
Shred the chicken: Shredding the chicken will help it absorb the flavors of the other ingredients. You can shred the chicken by hand or use a food processor.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly: Make sure all the ingredients are well combined so that the flavors are evenly distributed.
Chill the chicken salad before serving: Chilling the chicken salad will help it set and develop its flavors.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad is a delicious, versatile, and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, and even breakfast. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a chicken salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you like your chicken salad classic or with a twist, be sure to experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find the perfect one for you.