Best 7 Seared Chicken Salad With Green Beans Almonds And Dried Cherries Recipes

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Seared chicken salad with green beans, almonds, and dried cherries is a flavorful and nutritious dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner. The seared chicken provides lean protein, while the green beans and almonds add crunch and texture. The dried cherries add a touch of sweetness and tartness, and the dressing, made with olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard, brings all the flavors together. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying salad that's sure to please everyone at the table.

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

SEARED-CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS, ALMONDS, AND DRIED CHERRIES



Seared-Chicken Salad with Green Beans, Almonds, and Dried Cherries image

To get dinner on the table in a hurry, prep the chicken, green beans, and dressing up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Assemble the salad just before serving it.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken breast cutlets (about 6)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon apricot jam
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 ounces baby arugula
1 head radicchio, cored and shredded
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high; season chicken with salt and pepper. In two batches, cook chicken until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. When cool enough to handle, slice chicken crosswise.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches salted water to a boil. Add green beans; cover and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain well.
  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, jam, mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss arugula and radicchio with all but 1 tablespoon dressing. Divide salad among four plates; arrange chicken, green beans, cherries, and almonds on top. Drizzle with remaining dressing; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g

CHERRY, ALMOND, AND HERB SALAD



Cherry, Almond, and Herb Salad image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
5 ounces washed and dried lamb's lettuce, stemmed (aka corn salad or mache)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup dried tart cherries

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, toast the sliced almonds until just browned; set aside.
  • Combine the herbs and lettuce in a bowl and toss to combine; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar and season well with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Taste, adjust seasoning as needed. Top with the cherries and almonds and serve immediately.

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD



Cherry Chicken Salad image

After dining at a cafe in Michigan about 10 years ago, I tried duplicating this scrumptious twist on Chicken Salad at home. The cherries can be ordered on-line these days, which makes it much easier for those of us living where cherries are not readily available. Regular milk can be substituted for buttermilk, if necessary.

Provided by MIABING

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
⅓ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup diced celery
⅓ cup toasted, chopped pecans
⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon buttermilk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup cubed apples

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, dried cherries, celery, nuts, mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper and apple if desired. Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted cracked wheat bread or croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 355.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CURRIED CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN AND ALMOND SALAD



Curried Chicken, Green Bean and Almond Salad image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Lunch     Almond     Green Bean     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
2 cups shredded roasted chicken breast meat (from about 3 chicken breast halves)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Transfer beans to large bowl. Add chicken, onion and 4 tablespoons cilantro.
  • Stir curry powder in small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in yogurt, mayonnaise and lime juice. Add dressing to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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The original recipe is from TOH with some additions by me. We had this for lunch today and really enjoyed it. Cook time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped fine
2/3 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/3 cup tart apple, chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, onion, apple, egg and sliced almonds.
  • In another small bowl, combine the mayo and lemon juice.
  • Add to chicken mixture and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
  • Serve on Croissants or crackers.

CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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Yield Serves 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

18 large chicken breast halves (about 9 pounds)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
3 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts (about 12 ounces)
Salt
Ornamental kale or red leaf lettuce
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Additional minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange chicken breasts in single layer in jelly roll pans or baking pans. Brush both sides with soy sauce and olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with pepper. Arrange skin side up. Roast until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Skin and bone chicken; reserve drippings in pans. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Return to pans and turn to coat with drippings. Cool. Transfer chicken meat and drippings to large bowl. Set aside.
  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh with cold water. Drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover chicken and beans separately and refrigerate.)
  • Combine mustard and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add shallots and 2 tablespoons thyme. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store dressing at room temperature.)
  • Add beans, dressing and walnuts to chicken and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Line platter with kale. Top with salad. Sprinkle with cheese and additional thyme and serve.

CRAISIN®, ALMOND, AND FETA CHICKEN SALAD



Craisin®, Almond, and Feta Chicken Salad image

A basic chicken salad recipe with some added goodness. Try changing it up by adding either 1 teaspoon curry or cumin.

Provided by Terri

Categories     Salad

Time 8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 large stalks celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
¼ red onion, diced
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 tablespoons sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and cranberries in a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise and sour cream together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir feta cheese and almonds through salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 124.4 mg, Fat 44.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for free-range, organic chicken and fresh, seasonal vegetables.
  • Be sure to sear the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through. This will help to lock in the flavor and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • If you don't have time to grill the chicken, you can also pan-sear it over medium-high heat.
  • The green beans can be cooked in boiling water or steamed until they are crisp-tender.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, or avocado.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, use a tangy dressing, such as a vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing.

Conclusion:

This seared chicken salad with green beans, almonds, and dried cherries is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the green beans are crisp and tender, and the almonds and dried cherries add a touch of sweetness and crunch. The salad is also very versatile, so you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.

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