Best 8 Holiday Chicken Salad My Way Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of holiday chicken salad prepared my way! Embark on a culinary journey to create a dish that will tantalize taste buds and make your festivities merry and bright. Whether you're hosting a grand gathering or simply seeking a delightful meal to share with loved ones, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to craft a truly exceptional chicken salad.

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

CHICKEN SALAD MY WAY



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My mom really likes the DC Chicken Salad at Corner Bakery, so I came up with a copy that tastes as good as the real thing. Enjoy!

Provided by ILLUMINATIAN

Categories     Salad

Time 8h45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
1 star anise pod
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup mayonnaise
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch paprika
½ teaspoon honey
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced apples
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup chopped raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root

Steps:

  • Place the 1-inch piece of ginger and star anise in a pot of water over medium-heat and bring to a boil. Add chicken to the water. Lower heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is no longer pink the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Once cool to the touch, dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Make a dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey; set aside.
  • Combine the diced chicken, celery, apple, onion, raisins, walnuts and 2 teaspoons minced ginger in a bowl. Drizzle dressing into the chicken mixture; stir until pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 357.4 mg, Sugar 12 g

HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD



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Serve on lettuce cups, or make sandwiches. Stand back and enjoy the applause!

Provided by emmaxwell

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
1 ½ cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup minced green bell pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with black pepper to taste. Chill 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD MY WAY



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I took a fantastic chicken salad recipe an tweaked it my way - and I'm in love. Wonderful on crackers, bread for sandwiches, or just eat out of the bowl!

Provided by Rox

Categories     Salad

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup white raisins
1 cup chopped water chestnuts
1 cup chopped pecans
2 green onions, chopped
4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, seasoned salt, and smoked paprika together in a bowl. Stir raisins, water chestnuts, pecans, and green onions into mayonnaise mixture until well-combined; add chicken and stir until completely coated. Season with black pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 207.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD



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This is great either as sandwich filling or used as an appetizer to stuff plum tomatoes or pastry puffs etc...Serving depend on whether you are serving as an appetizer or as a sandwich filling.

Provided by greysangel

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions (chopped)
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasonings.
  • Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts.
  • Add chopped chicken, and mix well.
  • Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Chill 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 200.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 14.6

HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Holiday Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JFluckie

Categories     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (13 ounce) cans chicken breasts, drained
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup yogurt
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1/2 minced bell pepper
2 sliced green onions
1 teaspoon paprika
pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, shred the drained chicken.
  • Add and mix the mayo or yogurt, paprika, cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onions and nuts.
  • Add pepper to taste.
  • Serve as a sandwich or with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.8, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 153.8, Sodium 491.7, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 49.1

HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp Real Lemon juice
2 cups diced appples
4 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
1 cup green grapes, cut in half
3/4 cup Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pkg (8 oz.) Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese
1/4 cup Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lemon juice over apples. Add chicken, celery, grapes, salad dressing, and seasonings; mix lightly
  • Press mixture into 1 1/2 quart bowl; chill serveral hours. Unmold on serving platter.
  • Combine softened cream cheese and salad dressing until well blended. Frost chicken salad. Garnish as desires.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD MY WAY



Holiday Chicken Salad My Way image

I took a fantastic chicken salad recipe an tweaked it my way - and I'm in love. Wonderful on crackers, bread for sandwiches, or just eat out of the bowl!

Provided by Rox

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup white raisins
1 cup chopped water chestnuts
1 cup chopped pecans
2 green onions, chopped
4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, seasoned salt, and smoked paprika together in a bowl. Stir raisins, water chestnuts, pecans, and green onions into mayonnaise mixture until well-combined; add chicken and stir until completely coated. Season with black pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 207.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD



Holiday Chicken Salad image

Serve on lettuce cups, or make sandwiches. Stand back and enjoy the applause!

Provided by emmaxwell

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
1 ½ cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup minced green bell pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with black pepper to taste. Chill 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

Tips:

- Choose high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your chicken salad taste its best. - Use a variety of textures. Include both crunchy and soft ingredients for a more interesting salad. - Don't overmix the salad. Overmixing can make the chicken salad tough and dry. - Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing. - Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Holiday chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its creamy, flavorful dressing and variety of textures, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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