Best 7 Gourmet Chicken Salad Ii Recipes

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When it comes to summertime favorites, few dishes are as beloved as a classic chicken salad. Gourmet Chicken Salad II takes this iconic dish to the next level with its unique blend of flavors and textures. This delightful recipe combines succulent chicken with a symphony of crisp vegetables, tangy herbs, and a creamy, flavorful dressing. Whether you're planning a delightful lunch or an elegant dinner party, Gourmet Chicken Salad II is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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GOURMET CHICKEN SALAD



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This recipe is great for picnics and potluck luncheons. It's cool, light, and great for a hot day's lunch on the patio. Serve on crescent rolls, with crackers, or your favorite bread.

Provided by Jan Kinnard

Categories     Salad

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¾ cup creamy cucumber salad dressing

Steps:

  • Mix together chicken, grapes, nuts, celery, oranges, and dressing. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 991.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

GOURMET CHICKEN SALAD II



Gourmet Chicken Salad II image

This is a yummy version of an old favorite. Looks and tastes like you put a lot of work into it, but it's very simple. Serve with crackers or on your fave samich rolls. Yum!

Provided by BASKETBALLMAMA

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown mustard
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a skillet, and sprinkle with lemon juice and 1/2 the rosemary. Pour broth into the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Drain, cool, and dice chicken.
  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon zest, remaining rosemary, walnuts, celery, blue cheese, mayonnaise, brown mustard, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GOURMET CHICKEN SALAD



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This isn't your typical chicken salad. The sweetness of the seedless grapes, the lightness of the whipping cream, the crunch of the nuts and the dried fruit make a perfect complement to this chicken salad. It's just like chicken salad you would expect to find at a fancy restaurant, but it's super easy to make. I like to eat this with crackers as much as I like eating it as a sandwich. Revised 6/13/16 to lower the salt content.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced and chilled
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup seedless grapes, cut in half
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecan halves, chopped or 1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whip cream to soft peaks.
  • Combine meat, celery, grapes, dried fruit and nuts (or Salad Pizazz), parsley, salt and mayonnaise with whipped cream. Chill.
  • Note: Instead of using the dried fruit and the nuts, I always use Salad Pizazz which is a gourmet salad topping that can be found in grocery stores and comes in a variety of flavors. For this salad I like to use the Cherry Cranberry Pecano, the Orange Cranberry Almondine or the Raspberry Cranberry Walnut Frisco.

GOURMET CHICKEN SALAD



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I developed this recipe because I feel that most chicken salad recipes do not have enough zest to them. This is easy and tastes delicious.

Provided by gord030831

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large cooked boneless skinless chicken breast (coarsely chopped)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons onions (finely chopped)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Morton nature seasons seasoning blend
salt and pepper, according to your taste (if needed)

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together (don't make it mushy).
  • If it is not wet enough add a little mayonnaise.
  • Best if refrigerated for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 68.4, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.8

GOURMET CHICKEN SALAD II



Gourmet Chicken Salad II image

This is a yummy version of an old favorite. Looks and tastes like you put a lot of work into it, but it's very simple. Serve with crackers or on your fave samich rolls. Yum!

Provided by BASKETBALLMAMA

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown mustard
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a skillet, and sprinkle with lemon juice and 1/2 the rosemary. Pour broth into the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Drain, cool, and dice chicken.
  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon zest, remaining rosemary, walnuts, celery, blue cheese, mayonnaise, brown mustard, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GOURMET CHICKEN SALAD II



Gourmet Chicken Salad II image

This is a yummy version of an old favorite. Looks and tastes like you put a lot of work into it, but it's very simple. Serve with crackers or on your fave samich rolls. Yum!

Provided by BASKETBALLMAMA

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown mustard
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a skillet, and sprinkle with lemon juice and 1/2 the rosemary. Pour broth into the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Drain, cool, and dice chicken.
  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon zest, remaining rosemary, walnuts, celery, blue cheese, mayonnaise, brown mustard, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GOURMET CHICKEN SALAD II



Gourmet Chicken Salad II image

This is a yummy version of an old favorite. Looks and tastes like you put a lot of work into it, but it's very simple. Serve with crackers or on your fave samich rolls. Yum!

Provided by BASKETBALLMAMA

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown mustard
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a skillet, and sprinkle with lemon juice and 1/2 the rosemary. Pour broth into the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Drain, cool, and dice chicken.
  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon zest, remaining rosemary, walnuts, celery, blue cheese, mayonnaise, brown mustard, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your chicken salad.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Chill the chicken salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or greens. This will add some extra crunch and freshness.
  • Garnish the chicken salad with chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill.

Conclusion:

With so many different variations, there's sure to be a chicken salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner option, give chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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