Best 20 Summer Chicken Salad Recipes

SUMMER CASHEW CHICKEN GRAPE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil 1 lb. of pasta - al dente - according to package directions (I use rigatoni). Drain after cooking and let cool.
• While the pasta is boiling, wash and halve the grapes.
• Dice the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
• In a large bowl or serving platter, combine the cooled, drained pasta with the grapes and diced chicken. Stir in the mayonnaise. I start with one cup of mayo and add more as needed. Really, just add as much as you personally like - it may be more or less than 2 cups.
• Stir in the Lawry's seasoning salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Again, add to your liking. You may want more or less than 1/2 teaspoon of any of these - - it's your choice, go with what you like. Frequent sampling at this point will help you decide what your preference will be so grab a fork and start sampling!
• If the salad is too thick and rich for your liking, stir in a couple tablespoons milk to thin it out. This part is optional.
• This salad is always much better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld. This is when I usually add milk to loosen it up a bit.
• Before serving, plate or dish up the salad and sprinkle cashew pieces on top of individual servings. DO NOT put the cashew pieces on the entire salad and refrigerate - - this will cause the cashew pieces to become soft and rubbery and nobody wants that! I just set the can of cashews on the table and let guests help themselves.
• Sit back and enjoy your sweat free cold summer salad!

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the salad greens, chicken, peas, berries and celery in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, preserves, salt, onion powder and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat. Top with almonds.

SUMMER CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, mix chicken, peas, onions, celery, basil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drain macaroni; rinse with cold water, then drain again. Add to chicken mixture., Mix yogurt, mayonnaise and remaining lemon juice. Add to salad and mix well. Add peaches and cheeses; toss gently. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with pistachios before serving.

CONTEST-WINNING SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Drain; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine greens and sliced strawberries; refrigerate., In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, orange juice, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool slightly. , Drizzle half of the dressing over greens and berries; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into 1/8-in. slices; arrange over salads. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken; sprinkle with nuts.

SUMMER LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In deep 3-quart salad bowl, place half of the lettuce. Layer with chicken, cheese, pecan halves, remaining lettuce and strawberries.
• In small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad.

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes and raisins. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Stir in pecans. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with tomato if desired.

SUMMER SPLASH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the first five ingredients until blended. Add chicken, grapes, mango and watermelon; toss gently to combine., Divide lettuce among four plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with pistachios.

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, oranges, pineapple and pecans.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, dill weed and sugar. Add to the chicken mixture, toss well and refrigerate over night so flavors may blend.

GRILLED CHICKEN SUMMER SALAD

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.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all salad ingredients.
• Drizzle with dressing & serve.

CURRY CHICKEN AND SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients with whisk until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients except lettuce leaves almonds.
• Place 1 lettuce leaf on each of 6 salad plates. Divide salad over lettuce leaves. Top each salad with almonds.

ZUPAS SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl toss the mixed greens, dressing, and chicken. Transfer into serving bowl.
• Top salad with dried cranberries, red grapes, and sliced strawberries.
• Sprinkle chopped cashews on top to finish.
• Dressing:.
• In a medium sized container mix the strawberries, salt, sugar, and vinegar. Blend well in a blender.
• While blending slowly add in all of the oil, blending until smooth.

MAGIC SUMMER SAUCE! MAKES: DEVIL EGGS, CHICKEN/POTATO/MAC SALAD

Steps:

• Easy, Easy, Easy:.
• Mix everything into a bowl and put in fridge overnight.
• For Chicken Salad:.
• Add 1 package of Purdue's Chicken "Short Cuts" chicken chunks into a bowl with 2 heaping tablespoons of this magic sauce and BINGO! Chicken Salad is done!
• For Macaroni Salad:.
• Drain elbow pasta, run it under cold water and make sure ALL the water has drained. Put in a bowl and add 2 heaping tablespoons of this magic sauce and BINGO! You've got pasta salad!
• For Potato Salad:.
• Make your potatos as usual, but only use this sauce and BINGO - potato salad is done!
• For Devil Eggs:.
• Slice 12 eggs in half. Put the yolks into a plastic bag. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of this Magic sauce and moosh everything in the bag together until the yolk and sauce are well blended. Cut off a corner of the bag, and use it as a pastry squeezer. gently squeeze contents of bag into the hallow eggs white. Sprinkle with paprika and BINGO! You've got Devil Egg.
• Egg Salad:.
• I forgot - you can make egg salad with this too: Just chop up 12 hard boiled eggs and mix with 2 heaping tablespoons of this and BINGO! You've got Egg Salad!

SUMMER HARVEST CHICKEN-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups lightly salted water to boiling. Add potatoes; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Add green beans; cook uncovered 8 to 12 minutes longer or until potatoes and beans are crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix yogurt, dressing, horseradish, salt and pepper; set aside.
• Drain potatoes and green beans; rinse with cold water to cool. In large serving bowl, mix potatoes, green beans, chicken and celery. Pour yogurt mixture over salad; toss gently to coat. Line plates with greens; spoon salad onto greens.

GRILLED CHICKEN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is heated, sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper; place on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once.
• Divide salad greens evenly onto individual serving plates. Top each with nectarines, onion, pecans and blueberries.
• Cut chicken into slices; arrange in center of each plate. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons salad dressing.

SUMMER LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In deep 3-quart salad bowl, place half of the lettuce. Layer with chicken, cheese, pecan halves, remaining lettuce and strawberries.
• In small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad.

CAROL'S SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook bacon until crisp. Dain and crumble and set on paper towel.
• 2. Cook chicken breasts in pan till done. Season with salt and pepper. Put 1 tbsp. oyster sauce over chicken and let simmer till done
• 3. Chop spinach, green onions and pineapple and put in bowl.
• 4. Combine white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, oyster sauce, sweet and spicy mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper, cane sugar and pineapple juice in a jar and shake.
• 5. Add coconut and toss salad ingrediants then pour over salad.

FAB SUMMER BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of chicken with Cajun seasoning, and place in hot oil. Stir in crushed garlic. Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet, drain on paper towels, cool slightly, and dice; discard oil and garlic.
• In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• In a large bowl, gently toss the dressing with the mixed salad greens, arugula, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Top with diced chicken to serve.

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Season the chicken breast with a little salt and peppper and then grill until done (approximately 20 min. depending on temperature of grill. For the viniagrette, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice and sugar until combined. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss mixed greens with vinaigrette until lightly coated. Arrange on on to different plates. Arrange the fruit, mushrooms, and feta on top of the greens. Slice the grilled chicken. Place the sliced chicken breast on both salads and enjoy.

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine chicken, water chestnuts, grapes and celery in small bowl and then mound on salad plate lined with lettuce leaves.
• 2. Stir together the remaining ingredients and pour over salad.