Best 8 Smoked Chicken And Cranberry Salad Recipes
For a delicious and flavorful meal, smoked chicken and cranberry salad is a perfect choice. This versatile dish can be served as a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or even as a refreshing side dish. With its combination of smoky chicken, tangy cranberries, and crisp vegetables, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. Using fresh ingredients and a few simple steps, you can easily create a delightful smoked chicken and cranberry salad that will become a favorite in your kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
This is a great sandwich filling that they make at the diner in the hospital where I work, but I fancied it up a bit with some green onions and pecans. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Delicious!
Provided by Rachel Mehl
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
-Debbie Emrick, Dundee, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder and salt; rub over chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 to 4-1/2 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into cubes., In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the chicken, apples, cranberries and onion. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SMOKED CHICKEN, POT BARLEY & CRANBERRY SALAD
Make this smoky, sweet salad for a filling midweek meal. If you can't find smoked chicken, regular chicken tastes great too
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the soaked pot barley in a pan, cover with water and bring to the boil, or cook the pearl barley following pack instructions. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook until the barley is tender but retains a little firmness, about 10-15 mins. Drain and leave to cool completely. Meanwhile, put the cranberries in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to plump up for 20 mins.
- Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together with a fork. Taste for balance - it should be slightly sweet. Add more vinegar or maple syrup, if you like.
- Cook the beans in boiling water for 1-2 mins or until they're tender but still have a little bite. Drain and run cold water over them to help them keep their bright colour. Drain the cranberries and pat them dry with a tea towel. Core, quarter and slice the pear, then toss the slices with the lemon juice.
- Put the drained barley, beans, cranberries, pear, pecans, lamb's lettuce, parsley and chicken into a broad, shallow serving bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
SMOKED-CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SALAD
Steps:
- Soak cranberries in a bowl of warm water to cover 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve and chop. Whisk together oil and lime juice in a medium bowl, then add cranberries, remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to coat.
SMOKED TURKEY CRANBERRY SALAD
A trip to the deli and a stop at the produce department make this an easy dinner solution. "It's a healthy salad with a bold, smoky flavor," promises Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri. "And it's a surefire way to get your family to eat salad."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in turkey and celery. Divide the salad greens among four plates; top each with 3/4 cup turkey mixture and 2 tablespoons cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SUMMER SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES
Smokey, tart and sweet. Great chilled or warm. Note: garlic chives are available in the early summer months. If you can find them, they add a terrific flavor to the salad, but it's good without them too.
Provided by JaneLi
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 large sandwiches, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve on soft bread, such as sourdough, or atop crisp lettuce leaves.
- Or you can just eat it out of the bowl -- I did. :-).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5, Protein 0.3
CRANBERRIES AND CHICKEN SALAD
This is my favorite salad ever. The blue cheese gives just a hint of the flavor that is brought out by the balsamic dressing. This salad is almost identical to the TGI Fridays pecan crusted salad, but the chicken is not rolled and breaded in pecans and bread crumbs and fried. It's a healthier version of it.
Provided by Johnna Seaward
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grill the chicken on an outdoor grill or a Foreman grill for about 9 minutes.
- Wash the lettuce and cut it up. Mix in the chicken, cranberries, oranges, pecans. Sprinkle blue cheese over top.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the lettuce to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.4, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 135.4, Sodium 899.6, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 21.9, Protein 46.9
WARM CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SALAD
Treat your family to a delicious bistro-style dish with a salad topped with strips of warm chicken breast, dried cranberries and sliced almonds.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 18m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook and stir chicken in 1/4 cup of the dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Toss greens with cranberries and almonds in large bowl. Add chicken; mix lightly.
- Spoon onto serving platter. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use smoked chicken that has been smoked over a variety of woods, such as hickory, oak, and maple.
- Choose a variety of cranberries for a more complex flavor. Dried, fresh, or frozen cranberries can be used.
- Add some chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for a crunchy texture.
- If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute chopped red onion or bell pepper.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as crumbled blue cheese, crumbled bacon, or chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Smoked chicken and cranberry salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and texture, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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