Best 6 Crazy Craisins Chicken Salad Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old chicken salad recipes? Do you want to try something new and exciting that will tantalize your taste buds? If so, then you need to try crazy craisins chicken salad! This unique dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of craisins with the savory flavors of chicken, celery, and walnuts. It's a perfect dish for lunch or dinner, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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CRAISIN CHICKEN SALAD



Craisin Chicken Salad image

I love chicken salad, mostly because it's so easy to do. This one is a nice change from the usual with the addition of craisins. The cream cheese makes it super creamy, but I leave it out sometimes and bump up the mayo instead.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 -4 ounces softened cream cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped
1/3 cup crushed pineapple (reserve a few tablespoons of the juice)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
sourdough bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, and seasonings until well-blended. Add chicken and mix.
  • Stir in crushed pineapple, cranberries, onion, and celery. Add desired amount of pineapple juice for flavor and consistency.
  • Spread on bread of your choice to make a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.4, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 89.8, Sodium 935.8, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6, Protein 23.3

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



Curried Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD



Rachel's Cranberry Chicken Salad image

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

CRAISIN®, ALMOND, AND FETA CHICKEN SALAD



Craisin®, Almond, and Feta Chicken Salad image

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

CRAZY CHICKEN SALAD



Crazy Chicken Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Ten to 12 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup chicken stock
1 3-inch piece ginger, peeled
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 small dried red pepper, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon hot-red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped pickled red ginger slices, plus 2 tablespoons of their syrup (available in Asian groceries)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
4 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cups vegetable oil
6 fresh egg roll wrappers, cut into 2- inch ribbons
1 1/2 ounces rice vermicelli
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into thin strips
1 bunch fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
1 cup mung-bean sprouts
7 medium scallions, coarsely chopped
1 cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled
1 1/2 cups shaved almonds, lightly toasted and cooled
2 tablespoons of pickled red ginger syrup (available in Asian groceries)

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, heat the stock in a small saucepan. Move stock to a blender, then briefly puree a 2-inch piece of the ginger with the stock. Strain and discard the ginger.
  • Mince the remaining ginger and the garlic and add to the strained broth along with the remaining dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Let the dressing sit for an hour.
  • To make the salad, heat the oil to 400 degrees in a deep frying pan. The oil will dimple slightly but should not smoke. Add half of the wrappers and fry, turning until golden. Drain on paper towels. Allow the oil to return to 400 degrees and repeat with remaining wrappers. Heat the oil again to 400 degrees and fry the vermicelli. The noodles will puff up and turn opaque in 5 to 10 seconds. Turn and let the other side puff up. Remove from oil and drain. Once cool, break the vermicelli into pieces about 3 inches long.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, cilantro, sprouts and scallions. Toss well. Add the dressing and toss again. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 857, UnsaturatedFat 68 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRAZY CRAISINS CHICKEN SALAD



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We love cranberries! Chilling time is cooking time or non cooking time, I should say.:) Sounds good for a hot day.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cooked chicken
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, minced (optional)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Cube the chicken and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, salt, and paprika.
  • Blend in dried cranberries, celery, onion, bell pepper (if using), and nuts.
  • Add cubed chicken, and mix well.
  • Season with black pepper, salt, and garlic powder to taste preferences.
  • Chill at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 216.7, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 14

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in this salad. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken is dry and tough. For best results, cook the chicken until it is just cooked through.
  • Use a variety of nuts. This recipe calls for walnuts and pecans, but you can use any type of nuts that you like. Some other good options include almonds, cashews, or pistachios.
  • Add some crunch. To add some crunch to the salad, you can add some chopped celery or carrots. You can also add some crispy fried onions.
  • Use a light dressing. A light dressing will help to keep the salad from becoming too heavy. A good option is a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil and vinegar.

Conclusion:

This Crazy Craisins Chicken Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, and creamy dressing makes this salad a real crowd-pleaser.

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