Best 11 Grilled Chicken Salad With Radishes Cucumbers And Tarragon Pesto Recipes

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Grilled chicken salad with radishes, cucumbers, and tarragon pesto is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The grilled chicken is tender and juicy, while the radishes and cucumbers add a refreshing crunch. The tarragon pesto adds a flavorful punch that brings all of the ingredients together. This salad is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, making it a great choice for a healthy meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH RADISHES, CUCUMBERS, AND TARRAGON PESTO



Grilled Chicken Salad with Radishes, Cucumbers, and Tarragon Pesto image

A lovely taste of spring.

Provided by Janet Taylor McCracken

Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Chicken     High Fiber     Lunch     Pine Nut     Cucumber     Radish     Spring     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Tarragon     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup (packed) fresh tarragon leaves plus 2 teaspoons chopped
1/4 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
4 tablespoons pine nuts, divided
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 teaspoons chopped shallot
6 tablespoons (or more) olive oil, divided, plus additional for brushing
4 boneless chicken breast halves
4 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style French or sourdough bread
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens
1 cup thinly sliced radishes (from 1 large bunch)
1 cup thinly sliced Japanese cucumbers (about 1 1/2)

Steps:

  • Place 1/4 cup tarragon leaves, parsley, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and shallot in mini processor; chop coarsely. With machine running, gradually add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Add more olive oil by teaspoonfuls to thin, if necessary.
  • Whisk 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush chicken breasts on both sides with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until grill marks form, skin is crisp, and chicken is cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; let rest 5 minutes. Using clean brush, brush both sides of bread with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until dark-brown grill marks appear on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Place greens, radishes, and cucumbers in large bowl. Toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates.
  • Cut grilled chicken breasts crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange 1 sliced chicken breast atop salad on each plate. Spoon tarragon pesto over chicken. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons pine nuts over salads. Serve with grilled bread slices.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Chicken salad can be dressed up in so many ways. This delicious variation uses Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and herbaceous fresh tarragon.

Provided by Anita Schecter

Categories     Brunch     Dinner     Entree     Lunch     Side Dish     Sandwich     Salad

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
For the Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced small
1/4 red onion, peeled and diced small
For the Salad:
2 cups assorted salad greens
Crackers, or toasted bread

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil and place them on a sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast them in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • Once the chicken has cooled, dice or shred it with two forks.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard and fresh chopped tarragon. Stir in the diced celery, diced onion and chicken. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of the mixed salad greens alongside crackers or toasted bread and fresh seedless grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 435 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize 4 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

RADISH AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 bunches French breakfast radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced on a mandoline
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cucumbers and radishes in an ice water bath for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the apple cider vinegar, oil, shallots, tarragon and sugar to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the cucumbers and radishes and place in a bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER, RADISH, AND CHERRY TOMATO RELISH



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Grilled chicken is a summer staple, and here's a welcome new accompaniment. The colorful relish is cool, crisp, and juicy, with a touch of heat. While the chicken cooks, the vegetables-cucumber, radishes, red onion, and cherry tomatoes-steep in a vinegary mix until they're lightly pickled. Fresh mint leaves give the dish an herbal fragrance and finish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar, plus more to taste
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 small jalapeno chile, stem, ribs, and seeds removed (optional), quartered
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 English cucumber (12 ounces), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
5 radishes, very thinly sliced
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved, or quartered if large
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (2 pounds)
Vegetable oil, for grill
1 cup fresh mint, torn into 1/2-inch pieces, plus sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, jalapeno, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain though a fine sieve; discard solids. Let cool completely.
  • Combine cucumber, radishes, tomatoes, and onion in a medium bowl. Pour in vinegar mixture, and toss to coat.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grate. Working in batches, grill chicken until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter, and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir mint into relish. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with vinegar if desired. Spoon relish on top of chicken, and garnish with mint sprigs.

RADISH CUCUMBER SALAD



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I put this salad together with vegetables I had left in my garden. My family liked it so well, I started bringing it to community suppers and was often asked for the recipe. It's a refreshing side dish for any meat entree. -Mildred Sherrer, Bay City , Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch julienne strips
2 radishes, julienned
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber, radishes and onion. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOPPED TARRAGON, BACON & CHICKEN SALAD



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Use up leftover roast chicken in this green salad with peas, celery and avocado, herbs and a mustard dressing

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lean bacon rashers
100g fresh or frozen pea
1 large avocado , cut into small chunks
100g roasted chicken , shredded
1 celery heart, stalks removed, thinly sliced, leaves reserved
2 tsp chopped tarragon
5 spring onions , thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat until very hot. Add the bacon and cook until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on kitchen paper until it's crisp enough to crumble easily.
  • To make the dressing, mix all the ingredients with a pinch of sea salt in a bowl. Blanch the peas in boiling salted water for 30 secs. Drain, running under cold water for a few mins, and set aside.
  • Put the avocado, chicken, celery slices and leaves, tarragon, spring onions, peas, and bacon in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and gently toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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I clipped this recipe from the newspaper years ago. Packed with chicken and grapes, it's a hearty salad that's bound to become a favorite in your family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salt to taste
Lettuce or hollowed pineapple halves, optional
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken and grapes. Combine the next seven ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce leaves or in pineapple shells if desired. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED PESTO-MARINATED CHICKEN



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This moist and flavorful chicken is as easy as it is satisfying! Perfect with a green salad, rice, or pasta.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) jar prepared pesto (such as Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 ounces lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
4 chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Mix together pesto, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill over indirect heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 772.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GRILLED CHICKEN CUCUMBER SALAD



Grilled Chicken Cucumber Salad image

"I often increase this quick and light yet nourishing grilled salad to serve company," notes Patricia Vatta of Norwood, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup cucumber ranch salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 medium apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch rings
2 cups mixed salad greens
1-1/4 cups sliced cucumber

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and dill. Pour 1/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Refrigerate remaining dressing. , Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Keep warm., Brush 1 tablespoon dressing over apple rings; grill for 1 minute on each side. Divide salad greens and cucumber between two serving plates. Slice chicken; arrange chicken and apple rings over greens. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN SUMMER SALAD



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Mushroom     Tomato     Fourth of July     Picnic     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Almond     Cucumber     Green Bean     Chickpea     Radish     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Lettuce     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

For vinaigrette:
5 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 small garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped chives
For radish-cucumber salad:
4 cups water
1/3 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bunch radishes
4 Persian cucumbers or 1 seedless cucumber
1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
For chickpea salad:
1 (15-to 19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped mint
For green bean salad
1 pound haricorts verts or other green beans
1/2 cup whole almonds with skin, toasted and coarsely chopped
For grilled mushrooms and chicken:
3/4 pound fresh cremini mushrooms, halved
3/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems reserved for another use and caps halved
2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
1/3 cup basil pesto
Fresh tomato salad:
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
For lettuce:
4 cups thinly sliced romaine, Bibb, and/or Boston lettuce
Equipment: a perforated grill sheet

Steps:

  • Make vinaigrette:
  • Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients, except oil and chives, with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in chives.
  • Make radish-cucumber salad:
  • Boil water with salt, sugar, garlic, and peppercorns in a 4-quart pot, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • While brine boils, trim and halve radishes. Halve cucumbers lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Remove brine from heat. Add radishes and cucumbers and let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, discarding garlic and peppercorns. Transfer radishes and cucumbers to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain well in colander.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and chill, uncovered, about 20 minutes.
  • Make chickpea salad:
  • Stir together chickpeas, onion, 1/4 cup vinaigrette, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook green beans:
  • Cook green beans in a large pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a large ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
  • Grill mushrooms and chicken:
  • Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
  • Toss mushrooms with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and marinate 10 minutes.
  • Grill mushrooms in 2 batches on oiled grill sheet, covered only if using a gas grill, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Toss hot mushrooms with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
  • Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill chicken over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas), covered only if using a gas grill, turning chicken occasionally and moving it as necessary to avoid flare-ups, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and toss with pesto in a large bowl.
  • Dress salads and assemble dish:
  • Toss brined cucumbers and radishes with parsley, 3 tablespoons vinaigrette, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir mint into chickpea salad.
  • Toss beans with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Toss tomatoes with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss lettuce with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette.
  • Arrange chicken, mushrooms, and salads side by side on a large platter and serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON



Fruity Chicken Salad with Tarragon image

Chicken salad often finds its way to my summer menus, served on greens or a croissant. I think this one is just a little special. It's sweet and juicy from the apples and grapes, a little savory from the tarragon, crunchy from the pecans and celery, and lightened up a bit with some yogurt.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups grilled skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped
½ red apple - peeled, cored, and diced
½ cup halved green grapes
⅓ cup toasted chopped pecans
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 lime, zested and juiced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, apple, grapes, pecans, red onion, and celery in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, tarragon, Dijon mustard, and lime zest and juice together in a small bowl. Stir dressing into the chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 206.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of radishes for a more colorful salad. Try watermelon radishes, French breakfast radishes, or daikon radishes.
  • Add other vegetables to the salad, such as sliced bell peppers, zucchini, or corn.
  • Choose a good quality olive oil for the dressing. A flavorful extra virgin olive oil will really enhance the taste of the salad.
  • If you don't have tarragon, you can substitute another fresh herb, such as basil, cilantro, or parsley.
  • Make the pesto ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This grilled chicken salad is a healthy and flavorful meal that is perfect for summer. The radishes and cucumbers add a refreshing crunch, while the tarragon pesto adds a bright and herbaceous flavor. The salad is also a good source of protein, thanks to the grilled chicken. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give this grilled chicken salad a try.

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