Best 4 Gails Chicken Salad Recipes

Gail's chicken salad is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful dressing to create a refreshing and satisfying meal. Originating from the renowned culinary repertoire of Gail Simmons, a celebrated chef and TV personality, this salad has gained immense popularity for its delectable taste and ease of preparation. Whether you're looking for a light lunch option, a potluck dish to impress your friends, or a quick and healthy dinner, Gail's chicken salad promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CAROL'S CHICKEN SALAD

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My friend Carol is a wonderful cook, and this recipe is a '10.' By far the best chicken salad I have tasted.

Provided by Sharon Sisson

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups diced, cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup chopped green onions
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 ½ cups diced Swiss cheese
1 ½ cups halved green grapes

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice.
In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, green onions, water chestnuts, Swiss cheese, and grapes. Add the mayonnaise mixture, and stir to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 278.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD

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I always seem to have leftover cooked chicken. This simple, tasty salad is a great use of your leftover chicken, either white meat, dark meat, or a combination! Romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes combine with ranch dressing, and everything is topped off with crunchy bacon. Use purchased ranch salad dressing, or stir up one of the buttermilk dressing recipes on the site. Enjoy for a hearty lunch with some crackers, or for dinner, with a crusty bread. This recipe is proportioned for one person, but it's easy to double or triple for your needs.

Provided by Bibi

Categories Chicken Salad

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 leaves romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup chopped cooked chicken
½ cup chopped avocado
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 910.6 mg

BLT CHICKEN SALAD

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Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. -Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn salad greens
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes, chicken and bacon; garnish with eggs. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

LARB GAI - SPICY THAI CHICKEN SALAD

Larb Gai - Spicy Thai Chicken Salad image

Spicy Thai chicken salad, with a wonderful variety of flavors and textures. Use fresh herbs in this recipe, dried will not even come close! Use of boneless, skinless chicken and no added oil makes this a very tasty low-fat dish. Source: Somchet Chumpapo

Provided by Tracy K

Categories Thai

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, minced in food processor (do not sub ground chicken, it is too fatty!)
1 tablespoon roasted rice powder (available in Asian markets or you can make your own by roasting raw rice in a dry skillet till brown)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 spring onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
3 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste
thinly sliced cabbage or lettuce, for serving
fresh cilantro stem, for garnish

Steps:

Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, no oil necessary.
Add chicken, stir until cooked through.
Remove from heat, drain excess liquid.
Add fish sauce and lime juice.
Toss all together with cilantro, onion, shallots, mint, cayenne, rice powder, and ground chile/garlic paste.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve immediately over lettuce leaves or thinly sliced cabbage.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 664.3, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 24.8

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, organic ingredients will produce the best-tasting chicken salad.
Cook the chicken properly: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough, so cook it just until it is cooked through.
Use a variety of textures: A combination of cooked chicken, crunchy vegetables, and creamy dressing will create a more interesting chicken salad.
Don't overmix: Overmixing the chicken salad will make it tough.
Chill the chicken salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the chicken salad to firm up.
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of greens: This will add freshness and crunch to the dish.

Conclusion:

Gail's chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course, a side dish, or a sandwich filling. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this chicken salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.