Best 10 Fruited Chicken Salad Recipes

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Fruited chicken salad is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavor of chicken with the sweetness of fruits, resulting in a refreshing and flavorful meal. Its versatility allows it to be served as a main course or a side dish, and it can be easily customized to suit individual preferences. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a modern twist, there are endless possibilities to explore when creating this delicious salad.

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

FRUITED 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. The salad is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor.

Provided by Karen L. Baker

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 small apple - peeled, cored and chopped
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 mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder and mayonnaise. Mix all together, tossing to coat. Salad is ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 152.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

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

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.

FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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Grapes, mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks add fruity goodness and color to this hearty main-dish salad. It's perfect for a large luncheon.-Marion L. Baker, Sun Lakes, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 40-50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks
20 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 cups cooked rice
8 cups green grape halves
4 cups sliced celery
4 cans (15 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
4 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
4 cups Miracle Whip
7 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1 to 2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Combine pineapple and the next six ingredients. Combine the Miracle Whip, concentrate, salt, pepper and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; toss with chicken mixture. , Chill for several hours or overnight. Add almonds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

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 (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Chicken salad goes tropical with dried fruit and macadamia nuts!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup fat-free 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
2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts or sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg

FRUITED CHICKEN LETTUCE SALAD



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"This colorful yet simple salad is super on warm days," Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California shares. "To speed up the preparation, I like to use bagged lettuce greens."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups torn salad greens
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1/3 cup julienned sweet red or yellow pepper
1/3 cup sliced fresh peach
1/3 cup fresh raspberries
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, chicken, red pepper and fruit. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

POPPY SEED FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This photo by Betty Crocker recipes, inspired me to make my own salad and place it in this star design. Hope you like my salad, in this star shape.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 small boneless skinless chicken planks, cut in bite size pieces
1/2 c raspberry walnut vinaigrette
2 tsp poppy seeds
1/2 c diced red apple, cored but unpeeled
1/2 c red bell pepper, diced
1/4 c chopped almonds or walnuts, optional
1/2 c navel orange segments. diced
1/2 c red grapes, halved
1/2 c pineapple, chunks drained
1 small personal size seedless watermelon, sliced in 1/2
DRESSING:
1/4 c mayonnaise, to taste
1/4 c light honey(dark is to strong)
1/4 c thawed limeade concentrate, undiluted

Steps:

  • 1. Remove rind from melon and slice in 1-inch slices - stack 3 slices high and slice into 8- tri-angles. Stack the tri-angles in a circle like above photo forming a circle with pointed ends out- leaving a center open on a large cake plate; chill until ready to use.
  • 2. Put chicken pieces in raspberry vinaigrette in a ziploc freezer bag. Refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour. Remove chicken from marinade with tongs and discard marinade. Sauté chicken in 1 Tablespoon olive oil until cooked through, Chill.
  • 3. Mix the chicken, and fruit,nuts together in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients and blend well - pour over chicken mixture in bowl, stir to coat evenly.
  • 4. To serve. Fill center of melon star, mounding it up. Top with a few slivered almonds, if desired.

FRUITED CHICKEN TOSSED SALAD



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Almonds add crunch to this refreshing salad from Dennis Vitale of New Preston, Connecticut. A homemade citrus dressing complements chicken, peach, and apricot sliced tossed with lettuce and spinach.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1-1/2 cups torn spinach
1 cup julienned cooked chicken
1 medium peach, sliced
1 medium apricot, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
CITRUS SALAD DRESSING:
1/4 cup orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 drops hot pepper sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, spinach, chicken, peach, apricot and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a very good brunch recipe & quantity is easily adjusted for a crowd.

Provided by Debbie Culbreth

Categories     Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, cooked and coarsely chopped
1/4 c chopped celery
2/3 c mayonnaise
1 c crushed pineapple well drained
1 tsp cumin
1 c green grapes (halved or quartered if large)
1/2 c sweet relish
6 c chopped green leaf lettuce
1/3 c chopped macadamia nuts or pecans, optional
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Mix chicken, celery, mayonnaise, pineapple, sweet relish and cumin in large bowl.
  • 2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. Add grapes to chicken last
  • 4. Toss greens and arrange a single serving on each plate.
  • 5. Top each serving with chicken mixture and a sprinkling of chopped nuts.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fruits in your chicken salad, such as grapes, apples, celery, and walnuts, for a refreshing and flavorful dish.
  • For a creamy chicken salad, add mayonnaise, sour cream, or yogurt. If you prefer a lighter version, use Greek yogurt or avocado.
  • Season your chicken salad with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices, such as dill, thyme, or rosemary, to taste.
  • If you are using canned chicken, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the salad.
  • Serve chicken salad on its own, or use it as a sandwich filling or wrap.

Conclusion:

With its versatility and ease of preparation, chicken salad is a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, chicken salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and nutritious meal, give one of these chicken salad recipes a try.

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