Best 9 Crispy Chicken Salad With Dried Cranberries And Blue Cheese Recipes

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Crispy chicken salad with dried cranberries and blue cheese is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of crispy chicken, sweet and tart dried cranberries, and tangy blue cheese. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be easily prepared in under an hour. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND BLUE CHEESE



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Main-dish salad ready in 40 minutes! Serve this crispy chicken mixed with salad greens, cranberries and Progresso® bread crumbs - a hearty dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups gourmet mixed salad greens
1 cup diced peeled cucumber
6 medium green onions, sliced (6 tablespoons)
2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz)
5 chicken breast tenders (about 1 lb)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup walnut halves, coarsely chopped, toasted

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper with wire whisk. Slowly add olive oil, stirring constantly with whisk until smooth; set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix salad greens, cucumber, onions, cranberries and cheese. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg; coat with bread crumbs.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken, in 2 batches, in oil 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Cut each tender crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Toss salad with 1/3 cup of the dressing; add walnuts and toss gently. Divide salad among 10 plates; top with chicken. Drizzle with desired amount of remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 6, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 438 mg

CRANBERRY & BLUE CHEESE CHICKEN SALAD NO COOKING REQUIRED



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Turn off the stove and put away the knives... Home Chef is offering a lunch quick enough to throw together as you're walking out the door and tasty enough to meet our (and your) high standards for quality meals with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick lunch, we also pack in enough ingredients for two full salads, giving you way more bang than your fast food buck ever would. Save the hot oven and pots and pans for dinner; we've got your lunches covered.

Provided by Chef David Padilla

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oz. Fully Cooked Roasted Diced Chicken Breast
4 oz. Spinach
3 oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
Info 1½ oz. Walnut Halves
Info 1 oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
1 oz. Dried Cranberries

Steps:

  • Before You Cook If using any fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry Cooking Guidelines To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures: Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) | Seafood 145° F | Chicken 165° F | Ground Beef 160° F | Ground Turkey 165° F | Ground Pork 160° F 1 Make the Salad Place spinach, roasted chicken, walnuts, blue cheese, and dried cranberries in a bowl and toss with dressing. Bon appétit!

Nutrition Facts :

CRISPY CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD



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Want to serve your family a healthy salad, but one that will satisfy? Well, try this nutritional powerhouse! It's chock full of the good stuff like spinach, nuts and fruit. Plus it's packed with protein like Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips and bacon. One serving and they'll be good to go for hours!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2½ pounds Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips
10 ounces fresh spinach
½ cup bacon, cooked, crumbled
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 apple, thinly sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup whole candied cashews
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup poppy seed dressing

Steps:

  • 1.Prepare Crispy Chicken Strips according to package directions. 2.While chicken is cooking combine spinach, bacon, onion, apple, cranberries, cashews and blue cheese in a serving bowl. 3.Slice prepared chicken and gently toss with greens and poppy seed dressing.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Lovoni Walker

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Low Cal     Blue Cheese     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cut in half horizontally:
6 soft rolls (such as kaiser)
Divide evenly among roll halves:
6 ounces creamy blue cheese
Combine in large bowl:
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Spoon chicken mixture atop roll bottoms. Cover with top halves of rolls. Wrap sandwiches tightly in foil and chill before packing.

BLUE CHEESE AND DRIED CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD



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This is a very tasty salad; a swanky version of a regular everyday salad. The addition of blue cheese and dried cranberries give it something special. Wherever it is brought people always ask for the recipe!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
½ English cucumber, sliced
¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 519.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH DRIED BLUEBERRIES



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I was searching for recipes using dried blueberries, and I found this one on the website of Michigan Blueberry Growers Association. Prep time does not include chill time, but I think it is best after chilling for a couple of hours. Blueberries are full of antioxidants---eat up!

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cooked chicken, 1-inch diced
1 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chutney
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, blueberries, and almonds.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chutney, lemon juice, salt and pepper; add to chicken mixture and toss well.
  • Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 408.2, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 25.8

CRANBERRIES AND CHICKEN SALAD



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This is my favorite salad ever. The blue cheese gives just a hint of the flavor that is brought out by the balsamic dressing. This salad is almost identical to the TGI Fridays pecan crusted salad, but the chicken is not rolled and breaded in pecans and bread crumbs and fried. It's a healthier version of it.

Provided by Johnna Seaward

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 -15 ounce) bag romaine lettuce
1 (5 ounce) package dried cranberries
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/4 cup pecans
2 chicken breasts
balsamic vinaigrette (Newman's Own is great)
1 (4 ounce) package of crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Grill the chicken on an outdoor grill or a Foreman grill for about 9 minutes.
  • Wash the lettuce and cut it up. Mix in the chicken, cranberries, oranges, pecans. Sprinkle blue cheese over top.
  • Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the lettuce to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.4, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 135.4, Sodium 899.6, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 21.9, Protein 46.9

CHICKEN AND BERRY SALAD



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You're 15 minutes away from a delicious chicken dinner salad packed with berries, salad greens and blue cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 oz) refrigerated grilled chicken strips, cut in half if necessary
5 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens
1 cup strawberry halves
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 980 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

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

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

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy chicken, ensure the chicken is evenly coated with flour and seasoned before pan-frying until golden brown.
  • For a flavorful salad base, use a mix of fresh greens like romaine lettuce, arugula, or baby spinach.
  • To enhance the salad's texture and flavor, incorporate a variety of ingredients such as dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, toasted walnuts, and sliced red onion.
  • For a creamy and tangy dressing, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Adjust the proportions to achieve your desired taste.
  • To assemble the salad, arrange the crispy chicken over the bed of greens, then top with the dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, walnuts, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

Conclusion:

This crispy chicken salad combines various textures and flavors to create a satisfying and flavorful meal. The crispy chicken provides a savory contrast to the fresh greens, while the dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, and walnuts add a mix of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes. The creamy dressing ties all the elements together, resulting in a well-balanced and delicious salad. Whether served as a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

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