Best 5 Festival Cherry Chicken Salad Recipes

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Festival cherry chicken salad is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors to create a truly memorable culinary experience. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing taste, this salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer picnic, a potluck dinner, or a simple weeknight meal. So get ready to embark on a flavor journey as we explore the best recipe for festival cherry chicken salad, a dish that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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After dining at a cafe in Michigan about 10 years ago, I tried duplicating this scrumptious twist on Chicken Salad at home. The cherries can be ordered on-line these days, which makes it much easier for those of us living where cherries are not readily available. Regular milk can be substituted for buttermilk, if necessary.

Provided by MIABING

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
⅓ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup diced celery
⅓ cup toasted, chopped pecans
⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon buttermilk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup cubed apples

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, dried cherries, celery, nuts, mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper and apple if desired. Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted cracked wheat bread or croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 355.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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The original recipe is from TOH with some additions by me. We had this for lunch today and really enjoyed it. Cook time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped fine
2/3 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/3 cup tart apple, chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, onion, apple, egg and sliced almonds.
  • In another small bowl, combine the mayo and lemon juice.
  • Add to chicken mixture and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
  • Serve on Croissants or crackers.

FESTIVAL CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Festival Cherry Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
2/3 cup dried cherries
1 cup celery, diced
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted bread or croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 97.8, Sodium 802.9, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 31.2

CHERRY-CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANTS



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"I love cherries and happened to come across this recipe one day. It's a real hit with my family, and a friend's husband even took it to work to share with the office staff." - Martha Goodrich, Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2/3 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped tart apple
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
7 croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, apple and pecans. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, salt and pepper; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad onto each croissant.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CHERRY-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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The Women in Mission group at my church always receives compliments for this sweet and savory salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
3-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 celery ribs, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
3/4 cup dried cherries
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, onions and cherries. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to chicken mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, mustard, pepper and tarragon. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. Frozen cherries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • To pit the cherries, use a cherry pitter or a sharp knife. Cut around the stem end of the cherry and remove the pit.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute with chopped red onion or fennel.
  • For a creamier salad, use full-fat mayonnaise. You can also use Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the walnuts until just before serving. This will prevent them from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This festival cherry chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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