Best 6 Chicken Salad With Craisins And Almonds Recipes

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Chicken salad is a classic dish enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course, a sandwich filling, or a party appetizer. This recipe for chicken salad with craisins and almonds is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic dish. The addition of craisins and almonds adds a sweet and crunchy flavor to the salad, while the Greek yogurt provides a creamy and tangy base. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can be easily customized to your liking.

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CRANBERRY ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by WonkyWonderful

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast - Cooked and Shredded*
1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
1/4 Cup Sliced Raw Almonds
1 Large Celery Stalk - chopped, about 1/2 cup
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt - to taste
1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt, or sour cream
1/4 Cup Mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until combined.
  • Refrigerate before serving.

CRAISIN®, ALMOND, AND FETA CHICKEN SALAD



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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

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

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRAISINS AND ALMONDS



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This is a very nice chicken salad and simple to make. Kids love it. I love to serve it in a croissant and half them, for a great sandwich tray. You can stuff a tomato or simply top a little on some salad green's.

Provided by HelenG

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 1/2 ounces premium chunk white chicken meat packed in water
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or more)
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries-can use raisins)
1/3 cup almonds, slivered
1 celery, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Drain chicken place in mixing bowl, separate with fork.
  • Chop onions and celery add to mixing bowl along with mayo, craisens and honey.
  • Brown almonds in saucepan with butter, stirring often until browned add to mixing bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper mix again.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus extra, if you like, for spreading
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup chopped, blanched almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
A handful fresh basil leaves, torn
8 slices good-quality, dense white bread such as Tuscan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Put them in the pan in a single layer, and brown them 2 minutes on each side. Put the skillet in the oven and roast until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
  • Chop the cooled chicken and put it into a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise, if you like, and spread with the curried chicken. Top with another slice of bread and serve.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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There's a wonderful restaurant in Atlanta called Joli Kobe, they make the best chicken curry salad. I happened to find a recipe on food network from Tyler Florence that tastes exactly the same. It's wonderful on top of spring salad with ginger dressing.

Provided by jojobee

Categories     Chicken

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus
extra mayonnaise, if you like, for spreading
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup chopped blanched almond, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
8 fresh basil leaves, torn
8 slices good-quality dense white bread, such as tuscan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until smoking.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Put them in the pan in a single layer, and brown them 2 minutes on each side.
  • Put the skillet in the oven and roast until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool.
  • Chop the cooled chicken and put it into a large bowl.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and toss.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise, if you like, and spread with the curried chicken.
  • Top with another slice of bread and serve.
  • You can also take a scoop of chicken salad and place on top of spring salad and serve with ginger dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.2, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 630.5, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 33.9

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great sandwich filling that they make at the diner in the hospital where I work, but I fancied it up a bit with some green onions and pecans. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Delicious!

Provided by Rachel Mehl

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
¼ green apple, shredded
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • If you don't have any celery, you can substitute with chopped cucumber or red bell pepper.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, or diced avocado.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chicken salad with craisins and almonds is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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