Best 6 Chicken Salad With Pine Nuts And Raisins Recipes

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Chicken salad, a delightful and versatile dish, offers a delectable blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its tender, succulent chicken as the main ingredient, this salad is complemented by an array of crisp, fresh vegetables and the irresistible crunch of pine nuts and raisins. Whether served as a light lunch, a refreshing appetizer, or a main course atop a bed of greens, chicken salad with pine nuts and raisins is a crowd-pleasing dish that will elevate any occasion.

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CURRY CHICKEN SALAD WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS



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A wonderful, versatile salad that can be served over butter lettuce, with crackers or served as a sandwich! The options really are endless!

Provided by Bernice

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Lunch     Sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ tsp Garlic (diced)
4 tbsp Mayonnaise (Light)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 cup Rotisserie Chicken (chopped)
1/3 cup Celery (diced)
3 tbsp Sweet Onion (chopped)
2 tbsp Pine Nuts (toasted)
2 tbsp Raisins (golden preferred)
2 tbsp Flat-leaf Parsley (chopped)
2 tsp Curry Powder
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper (to taste)
Crackers
Mini Pita Bread (quartered)
Crusty Bread

Steps:

  • Dice the garlic and celery.
  • Chop the chicken, onions, and parsley.
  • In a small frying pan toast the pine nuts.
  • In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken salad ingredients.
  • Add the dressing into the Chicken Salad and blend together.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the bowl containing the chicken salad. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 241 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 196 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS



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This chicken salad recipe with pine nuts and raisins has a honey mustard style dressing and is topped with onions and croutons. If you don't have olive oil spray, you can just use any non-stick cooking spray.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups cubed French bread
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 stalks celery, chopped
⅓ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon lemon zest
6 leaves romaine lettuce
6 leaves Radicchio, raw
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 slices red onion
⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the croutons by spreading bread cubes over prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray cubes with oil or cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, honey, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Prepare the salad by placing the chicken in a pan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and cool; dice or pull into shreds.
  • Combine the chicken with the celery, raisins and lemon peel.
  • When ready to serve, stir together the lemon juice and olive oil. Tear the lettuce into small pieces and toss with the lemon and oil mixture. Divide between plates and top with the chicken salad. Garnish with onion rings, a sprinkling of pine nuts and the croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 347.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS



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This chicken salad recipe with pine nuts and raisins has a honey mustard style dressing and is topped with onions and croutons. If you don't have olive oil spray, you can just use any non-stick cooking spray.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Yield 68

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups cubed French bread
½ cup sour cream
? cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
? teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 stalks celery, chopped
? cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon lemon zest
6 leaves romaine lettuce
6 leaves Radicchio, raw
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 slices red onion
? cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the croutons by spreading bread cubes over prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray cubes with oil or cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, honey, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Prepare the salad by placing the chicken in a pan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and cool; dice or pull into shreds.
  • Combine the chicken with the celery, raisins and lemon peel.
  • When ready to serve, stir together the lemon juice and olive oil. Tear the lettuce into small pieces and toss with the lemon and oil mixture. Divide between plates and top with the chicken salad. Garnish with onion rings, a sprinkling of pine nuts and the croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 347.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON, RAISINS & PINE NUTS



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This full-flavoured Spanish dish is great for the family or entertaining friends midweek

Provided by Thomasina Miers

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼kg chicken , jointed and on the bone (ask your butcher to do this for you or see Know-how)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 onions , chopped
3 garlic cloves , chopped
good pinch of saffron (about 20 strands)
125ml glass dry sherry (such as Fino or Manzanilla)
200ml chicken stock
1 tbsp thyme leaves
50g raisins
2 tbsp pine nuts
handful chopped flat-leaf parsley , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a large frying pan on a high heat and season the chicken. Add the olive oil to the pan, then the chicken. Brown for about 5 mins on each side, remove onto a plate, then set aside.
  • Lower the heat to medium. In the remaining fat, fry the onions for 3 mins, then add the garlic and saffron. Cook for 3-4 mins more. Add the sherry, then simmer for 3-5 mins until syrupy.
  • Put the chicken leg pieces back into the pan, tip in the stock, thyme and raisins, cover, then gently cook on a low heat for 20 mins. Add the breast meat and any juices left on the plate. Simmer for 10 mins more until cooked through and the sauce in the pan has reduced.
  • While the chicken is cooking, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Scatter the pine nuts over a baking sheet, then roast for 10 mins until golden and toasted. Once the chicken has cooked through, season to taste, scatter with pine nuts and parsley, then serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS



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This chicken salad recipe with pine nuts and raisins has a honey mustard style dressing and is topped with onions and croutons. If you don't have olive oil spray, you can just use any non-stick cooking spray.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups cubed French bread
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 stalks celery, chopped
⅓ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon lemon zest
6 leaves romaine lettuce
6 leaves Radicchio, raw
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 slices red onion
⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the croutons by spreading bread cubes over prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray cubes with oil or cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, honey, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Prepare the salad by placing the chicken in a pan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and cool; dice or pull into shreds.
  • Combine the chicken with the celery, raisins and lemon peel.
  • When ready to serve, stir together the lemon juice and olive oil. Tear the lettuce into small pieces and toss with the lemon and oil mixture. Divide between plates and top with the chicken salad. Garnish with onion rings, a sprinkling of pine nuts and the croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 347.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND LEMON



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This Mediterranean-inspired salad comes from my Food and Wine One Dish Meals cookbook. They say to pair it with a dry Riesling from Alsace in Northern France. The original recipe called for ¼ cup of golden raisins, but I've omitted them. Add them if you'd like.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup pine nuts
2 lemons, juice of
salt and pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 cups long grain rice
1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • Add the oil slowly, whisking.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the peas; cook until just barley tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the rice to the water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain, return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, bring ¼ inch of water to a simmer over moderately high heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan.
  • Cover, reduce the heat and simmer, turning once, until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken, let cool slightly, then cut into ½ inch chunks.
  • Add the pine nuts, rice, chicken, scallions, parsley, lemon zest and dressing to the large bowl and gently stir to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915.2, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 169.8, Carbohydrate 86.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 46.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for fresh, free-range chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and plump pine nuts.
  • Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • If you're short on time, you can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken in place of cooked chicken.
  • Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. If you don't like raisins, you can omit them or substitute another dried fruit, such as cranberries or cherries.
  • For a healthier version of the salad, use Greek yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise.
  • Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad with pine nuts and raisins is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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