Best 10 Tangy Fruit Chicken Salad Recipes
If you're craving a dish that blends sweet and savory flavors, then a tangy fruit chicken salad is the perfect choice. Whether you're looking for a quick weekday lunch or a refreshing dish to serve at a potluck, this versatile salad has something to offer everyone. With its combination of juicy chicken, crisp fruits, and a zesty dressing, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Read on to discover the perfect recipe for your next culinary adventure!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TANGY CHICKEN SALAD
I came up with my own version of chicken salad after tasting a similar one at a restaurant. You can use broiled or sauteed chicken if you're in a hurry or find yourself with leftovers. -Michelle Tromblay, Fairfield, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Roll chicken in bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once. , On two plates, arrange salad greens, tomato, hard-boiled egg whites and cheese. Slice chicken; place on salads. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
TANGY POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD
A very light and delicious fruit dessert with a little twist.
Provided by SWEETKATY
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss pineapple, orange, kiwi, grapes and strawberries. In a small cup or bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, honey, poppy seeds and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Stir well and toss with fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3.7 mg, Sugar 39.1 g
TANGY FRUIT SALAD
I got this recipe from dear friends many years ago, and it has been a mainstay at my house ever since. This salad is a sweet refreshing side dish or light dessert.-Darlene Alexander, Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain pineapple juice into a small bowl; set aside. In a large serving bowl, combine the pineapple, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, bananas, apples and strawberries if desired., Whisk the pudding mix and drink mix into the reserved pineapple juice. Fold into fruit mixture. Refrigerate before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUITY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD
A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist - great on a croissant or in a honey pita. Note: This salad is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor. If desired, use nonfat mayonnaise.
Provided by Karen L. Baker
Categories Salad Curry Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder and mayonnaise. Mix all together. Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
TANGY CHICKEN SALAD WITH PECANS
This is an adaptation of several chicken salad recipes in an attempt to make chicken salad similar to Cush's Grocery in Shreveport, LA.
Provided by Carla Dee
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add the chicken, pecans, celery, and onion and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
TANGY CHICKEN SALAD
Sour cream and apricot preserves give this easy-to-make chicken salad its sweet and tangy flavor. Serve chilled on saltine crackers.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield Makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup salad and 5 crackers each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix sour cream, preserves and lemon juice in medium bowl.
- Add chicken, apricots and onions; mix lightly. Cover.
- Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
TANGY POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD
For a fruit salad that's delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. -Carrie Howell, Lehi, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all fruit in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over fruit; toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS
I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made a few changes over the years to suit my family's tastes. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first 9 ingredients. Fill pita halves with chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH TANGY DRESSING
Every good cook needs a recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad at her fingertips. I thought I'd share mine with you. The dressing is divine. This never fails to please! I usually roast a chicken in the oven for this -- but if I'm running short on time, I'll pick up a roasted chicken at the grocery store or Costco. I normally double the dressing part of the recipe -- just so I don't come up short.
Provided by Bobbie
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To assemble salad (do this as close to serving as is possible).
- Combine shredded cabbage, green onions, cilantro, water chestnuts & almonds. If making ahead, omit the almonds until final assembly.
- Add chicken to cabbage mixture along either broken/crushed Top Ramen noodles. Mix well.
- To make dressing:.
- Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly (I use a screw top jar to make the dressing in).
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
- This is a great main dish served with some fresh fruit and croissants.
- Cooking time reflects the time to roast a chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 324, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 11.6, Protein 6.2
CHICKEN SALAD WITH NECTARINES AND GOAT CHEESE
Crunchy and creamy, sweet and tangy, this main dish salad is a new take on the goat cheese, spinach and fruit salads of the 1980s. Lemon-kissed nectarines and shallots are tossed with chicken, pita chips and greens. A mature green like spinach adds heft, but any salad green works. Goat cheese cream hidden beneath the salad is a delightful surprise; you get a bit of the tangy cream every few bites. Make it vegetarian by nixing the chicken and adding white beans to the nectarines in Step 1. Embellish freely with thinly sliced beets, sunflower seeds, sliced jalapeños or soft herbs, or swap in another stone fruit like apricots or cherries.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the nectarines, shallot and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, mash together the buttermilk, goat cheese and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and thin with more buttermilk until it's the consistency of a dip. (Both mixtures can be made up to an hour ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before eating.)
- When you're ready to eat, add the chicken, pita chips, and olive oil to the nectarines and stir to combine. Add the greens, season them with salt and pepper, and stir once more. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, lemon juice, and oil until flavors are bright and punchy.
- Spread the goat cheese cream on plates, then top with the salad (or dot the salad with the goat cheese cream). Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose the right fruit: Use a variety of fruits that are in season and have a complementary flavor profile. Some popular choices include grapes, apples, oranges, strawberries, and pineapple.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavors of the fruit and chicken. Use a vinaigrette or a light mayonnaise-based dressing.
- Add some crunch: Add some chopped nuts, seeds, or crispy vegetables to the salad for added texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately: Fruit chicken salad is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will meld and the salad will become less refreshing.
Conclusion:
Tangy fruit chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a variety of fruits and vegetables to choose from, there are endless possibilities for flavor combinations. So experiment and find your favorite combination.
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