Best 2 Confetti Chicken Salad Recipes

Confetti chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. The colorful combination of ingredients, including tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing, makes it a popular choice for gatherings and potlucks. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step recipe to create the perfect confetti chicken salad, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CONFETTI CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

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Dinner ready in 25 minutes! Serve your family with this delicious chicken and couscous salad - perfect if you love Middle Eastern cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 box (10 oz) couscous
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Prepare couscous according to package directions.
In large serving bowl, mix chicken, carrot, bell pepper and chives. Add cooked couscous; fluff with fork until well mixed. Cool slightly.
In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CONFETTI CHICKEN SALAD

CONFETTI CHICKEN SALAD image

Categories Chicken

Yield Serves about 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 Chicken breast w/skin
olive oil
1 Tbls. chopped fresh (or dried) rosemary
1 Tbls. chopped fresh (or dried) basil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp. Kosher salt
2 tsp. Fresh cracked pepper
3 green onions, chopped
2 TBLS red onion, minced
1 small red bell pepper (roasted, pealed & chopped)
1 - 2 Stalks celery (depending upon preference)
Helmans mayonaise (I have never measured how much I use. It really depends upon your preference of the consistency of the salad)
1/3 cup roasted pecans, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400. Place garlic and salt in a mortar & pestal and mush until pasty. Add rosemary and basil and mush into garlic mixture. Add olive oil to herb mixture and mix. Rub each chicken breast with herb mixture being sure to get under the skin. Roast chicken in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes then turn down to 350 for 45 minutes. Cool chicken to room temp. & then refrigerate until cold (overnight if possible). After chicken has cooled, set out and bring back to room temperature. De-bone and chop chicken into bite-size pieces. Add vegetables and mix well. Add mayo, a Tbls. at a time, until salad reaches consistency you like it. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use a combination of cooked and raw chicken in your salad. This will give the salad a more complex flavor and texture.
If you are using leftover chicken, be sure to shred it or chop it into small pieces before adding it to the salad.
Use a variety of vegetables in your salad, such as celery, onion, carrots, and bell peppers. This will add color, flavor, and nutrition to the dish.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A mayonnaise-based dressing is a classic choice, but you could also try a vinaigrette or a yogurt-based dressing.
Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later. Confetti chicken salad can be enjoyed for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Confetti chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its colorful vegetables and creamy dressing, confetti chicken salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.