Best 6 Chicken Salad With Cranberries Almonds And Orange Vinaigrette Recipes

Chicken salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. This recipe for chicken salad with cranberries, almonds, and orange vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing twist on the traditional dish. The sweetness of the cranberries and the crunch of the almonds add a nice contrast to the savory chicken. The orange vinaigrette dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the other ingredients.

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

CRANBERRY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette image

I eat a lot of salad and this is one of my favorite dressings. Living in Florida, I like using orange products produced in our state.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Torn salad greens
Sliced radishes and sweet yellow and orange peppers or vegetables of your choice

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Serve over greens and vegetables. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES, ALMONDS, AND ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Chicken Salad With Cranberries, Almonds, and Orange Vinaigrette image

This salad has it all, the sweet tang of cranberries and orange vinaigrette, fresh greens and almond crunch, and light, tender but filling breast of chicken. Fresh and flavorful, the salad is a meal, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This Dole recipe was found at http://www.dole.com/salads/us/landing/DOLE_Top_10_Salad_Recipes.pdf

Provided by Stoblogger

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens, such as Spring Mix
2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Vinaigrette:.
Combine juice, vinegar, and honey in small bowl; whisk in oil.
Salad:.
Combine salad blend, chicken, celery, bell pepper, cranberries, and almonds in large bowl. Add vinaigrette, toss to evenly coat.
Serve chilled, topped feta cheese crumbles.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD

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I love chicken salad and love Greek seasoning, so I knew this would be a winner in my book! I sometimes substitute toasted pecans for the slivered almonds. From Southern Living.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2/3 cup slivered almonds
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
2 celery ribs, diced
1/2 small sweet onion, diced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 15 minutes).
Stir together almonds, chicken, dried cranberries, and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 272.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 20.6

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

Ingredients

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

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

ALMOND CRANBERRY CHICKEN

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The Test Kitchen adds seasonal flair to everyday chicken with this flavorful sauce that showcases fresh cranberries. It's a snap to prepare on the stovetop. TIP: Round out the meal deliciously with side dishes of steamed broccoli and buttered couscous.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup butter
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and cayenne; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the cranberries, water, brown sugar, vinegar and orange zest. Bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
If you don't have time to make the orange vinaigrette, you can substitute a store-bought vinaigrette.
To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken.
If you don't have any cranberries, you can substitute raisins or dried cherries.
For a more festive presentation, you can serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or arugula.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad with cranberries, almonds, and orange vinaigrette is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing meal or a more substantial salad, this recipe has something for everyone.