Best 6 Cold Fruited Chicken Salad Recipes

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Cold fruited chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. With its combination of sweet fruits, savory chicken, and creamy mayonnaise, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your gathering. It is also a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your own taste preferences. You can add or remove fruits and vegetables, change the type of dressing, or adjust the amount of mayonnaise to suit your liking.

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

COLD CHICKEN SALAD



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I love this recipe - it is an old favorite of the family. My grandmother made this for me many times and now that she is gone, I have taken over making it for the family. Everyone who tries it, loves it and wants it over and over. I get many requests to make it.

Provided by Lynne Breedlove

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 chicken breasts
1 cup diced celery
1 lemon, juice of
Kraft mayonnaise (no substitutes)

Steps:

  • Cook chicken breasts until they are fully done.
  • Pull bones from the chicken. Shred or chop the chicken.
  • When cooled, add 1 cup of diced celery, the juice of one lemon and enough Kraft mayonnaise to make it as moist as you desire.
  • Chill and stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 154.7, Sodium 179.3, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 50.7

EASY FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a recipe I discovered by accident. While trying to make the Betty Crocker® chicken salad, I discovered I didn't have all the spices. '...quick, what can I substitute...' This has been a family favorite ever since.

Provided by jo1527

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 apple, cored and diced
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ teaspoon apple pie spice, or to taste
¾ cup mayonnaise
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, lightly mix the apple, grapes, pecans, apple pie spice, and mayonnaise together until thoroughly combined; stir in the chicken breast meat. Chill until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 147.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

COLD FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Cold Fruited Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup dried apricot halves, quartered
1/4 cup red onion, Chopped
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
1/2 cup orange section, coarse chopped
1/2 cup red seedless grapes or 1/2 cup green grape
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup fresh parsley, Chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash red pepper
4 leaves red leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine quartered apricot halves, chopped onion, white wine, orange juice, and red wine vinegar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Combine apricot mixture with chicken, orange, grapes, almonds, parsley, pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl; cover and chill 1-2 hours.
  • Spoon chicken mixture onto a lettuce lined platter to serve.

FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This creamy salad explodes with flavor and texture: fresh tarragon, sweet and chewy dried fruit and tender chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup pitted prune, cut in half
1/4 cup macadamia nuts or sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, tarragon and lemon juice in medium bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

FRUITY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist - great on a croissant or in a honey pita. Note: This salad is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor. If desired, use nonfat mayonnaise.

Provided by Karen L. Baker

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
4 green onions, chopped
1 Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and diced
⅓ cup golden raisins
⅓ cup seedless green grapes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon curry powder
¾ cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder and mayonnaise. Mix all together. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

FRUITED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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"This easy, 5-ingredient recipe makes a nice alternative to potato salad for a summer side dish." It's also refreshing, colorful and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Enjoy! Bridget Francoeur - Adrian, MI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup halved green grapes
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, oranges and grapes. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water; add to chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.Easy Asian Noodles: Substitute 8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti for bow tie pasta, adding a 10-ounce package of julienned carrots and 1/2 pound sugar snap peas during last minute of cooking. Drain; add chicken, oranges and 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Helpful cooking tips:

- Using leftover poultry (chicken or turkey) will give this dish a second life and add depth of flavors. Rotisseried chicken is a great option if you don't have any leftover poultry on hand. - You can use any type of fruit you like in this recipe. Some popular options include grapes, apples, pears, and cranberries. Dried fruit can also be used, but be sure to plump them up by soaking them in warm water for a few minutes before adding them to the recipe. - Add some fresh herbs to brighten up the flavors. Tarragon, thyme, or parsley are all great options. - Be careful not to overcook the chicken or the fruit. The chicken should be just warmed through, and the fruit should still have a little bit of a crunch. - Serve the chicken cold, on a bed of lettuce or with some crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Cold fruited chicken is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish is perfect for a summer meal. This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or pot luck. It’s easy to make ahead of time, so you can enjoy it all week long. With a little bit of planning, you can have a delicious and healthy cold chicken dish that everyone will love. Let your prepared dish chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the chicken to absorb the juices from the fruit and mayonnaise. Serve this cold chicken dish on a bed of lettuce or with some crusty bread. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

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