Best 10 Susans Chicken Pecan Layered Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a unique and delectable dish to tantalize your taste buds, then look no further than Susan's Chicken Pecan Layered Salad. This exquisite salad features layers of succulent chicken, crunchy pecans, crisp romaine lettuce, sweet grapes, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, red onion, and a creamy dressing that ties all the flavors together. The combination of textures and flavors in this salad makes it a true culinary delight.

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PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This chicken salad comes together fast using rotisserie chicken breasts. The herbs, along with the pecans, help to make this chicken salad flavorful. Serve on top of toasted croissants, or butter lettuce.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Park Hill maple pepper (such as Savory Spice Shop®)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 stalks celery, sliced
⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoons minced red onion

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 236 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHICKEN PECAN SALAD



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The combination of sweet and spicy pecans and sweet berries in this chicken salad makes it a taste sensation! I have given tins of the pecans alone as gifts at Christmas time; they are delicious. The berries listed are suggestions; substitute whatever kinds you fancy, in whatever quantities! Makes a beautiful summer dinner.

Provided by JRW8

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
½ cup margarine, melted
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pound coarsely chopped pecans
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 pound romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup cherry tomato halves
½ cup fresh strawberries
½ cup seedless grapes
¼ cup fresh raspberries
¼ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup honey mustard salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the hot red pepper sauce, margarine, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Mix pecans into the bowl, tossing to coat evenly. Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring often and watching carefully, until lightly browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Rub chicken with the olive oil, place on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Bake 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Slice into strips.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, chicken strips, cherry tomato halves, strawberries, grapes, raspberries, and blueberries. Sprinkle with pecans, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 983.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 80.4 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 681.3 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

CHICKEN PECAN SALAD



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In our house, this light and tasty salad is a real summer favorite! I usually serve it with sliced tomatoes and bread and butter. It can also be used to make wonderful chicken salad sandwiches - perfect in hot weather.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Lettuce leaves
Tomato wedges

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine chicken and celery. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and salt. Pour dressing over chicken; toss well to coat. Refrigerate. Just before serving, toss with bacon and pecans. Serve on lettuce with tomato garnish.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken meat, cooked, chopped
1 1/2 cups California seedless table grapes, rinsed and cut in half
1/4 cup celery, diced
1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 tablespoon lemon Juice, fresh

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients in bowl and mix well.
  • This works great with rotisserie chicken from the deli counter!

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PECANS



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This easy homemade salad is both nutritious and versatile, with protein-rich canned chicken, flavorful pineapple and water chestnuts delivering delicious flavor and perfect texture.

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
½ teaspoon paprika
1 (9.75-ounce) can premium chicken breast, drained
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
½ cup canned whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped
¼ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and paprika until combined. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, water chestnuts, celery, red onion, pecans, and parsley. Fold in the dressing, tossing to fully coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill completely before serving.

LAYERED MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Beautiful salad with a Mexican flare! Add a nice margarita and some Mexican music and you have a nice lunch or dinner entrée. Pillsbury cookbook.

Provided by Chef Decadent1

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
4 cups lettuce, shredded
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 1/2 cups deli chicken, shredded
1 cup hint of lime tortilla chips
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix dressing and taco mix.
  • On a large serving platter or individual serving pates, layer remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cherry tomatoes that have been sliced in half.*.
  • You can also top with olives and add a bit of canned corn if you like. I only use a portion of the can of black beans. Use as much as you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.8, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 41.8, Sodium 617.9, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 15.1

PAULA DEEN'S PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Pecan Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup seedless grapes, haved
3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • Stir in chicken, grapes, and pecans.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

SUMMER LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD



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You can pull off a delicious and fabulous-looking layered chicken salad in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 cups torn romaine lettuce (from 1 head)
2 packages (9 oz each) frozen fully cooked chicken breast strips (not breaded), thawed (4 cups)
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 4 oz)
1 cup pecan halves (4 oz)
1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered (3 cups)
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD



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This cool main-dish salad really hits the spot during the warm summer months. Plus, its colorful layers look so appealing. Served with a roll or muffin, it's a complete meal. -Kay Bridgeman, Lexington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups cubed cooked chicken, divided
2 cups torn lettuce
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dill seed
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Sweet red pepper rings and fresh parsley sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer 1-1/2 cups chicken and the lettuce. Combine rice, peas and parsley; spoon over lettuce. Layer with tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and remaining chicken. Combine the first 10 dressing ingredients; spoon over salad. Garnish with red pepper and parsley if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hour or overnight. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD



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Looking for an easy salad to serve a crowd? Try this colorful combo that includes corn with a creamy dressing that gets its zip from Old El Paso® taco seasoning.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 medium jicama, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces (about 1 cup)
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
2 large red bell peppers, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • In 4-quart glass serving bowl, layer lettuce, jicama, chicken, corn and bell peppers. Just before serving, top salad with avocados. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through, but still tender and juicy.
  • Toast the pecans. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a variety of greens. This will give your salad more flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make this salad, so feel free to customize it to your own taste.

Conclusion:

Susan's Chicken Pecan Layered Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad 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. With its combination of fresh, high-quality ingredients, this salad is a nutritious and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

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