Best 6 Whole Foods Classic Chicken Salad Recipes

WHOLE FOODS CURRY CHICKEN SALAD (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, mango chutney, almond, curry powder, and dried currants.
• Stir to combine. Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately.

WHOLE FOODS CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• To make Dressing 1.In abowl, whisk sugar, flour, salt, pepper and mustard, set aside.In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and water to a boil. Very slowly and gradually, add the boiled mixture to the egg yolk, stirring constantly, until its warm to touch. If any egg solidifies, pick it out and discard. Gradually add wet mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to combine 2.Reduce heat to low and pour mixture back into saucepan. Stirring constantly, heat the mixture until thickened ,2-3 minutes. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.Remove from heat, transfer to bowl and cool completely. Mixed boiled dressing with mayonnaise To make chicken Salad 1. Put celery and red onion in food processor--pulse to chop lightly. Return to final serving bowl.Add chicken to serving bowl. Combine chicken ,celery ,red onion, dressing and sour cream. Add additional salt and pepper to taste

CHICKEN SALAD LIKE WHOLE FOODS'

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds and salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate overnight for the flavors to meld
• Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish with 1/4-1/2 cup water.
• Cover chicken and bake in a 375F oven until cooked through - about 25-30 minutes.
• Cool and cut the chicken breasts into 3/4 inch pieces (or whatever bite size you wish) then chill.
• Add the chopped celery, chopped toasted pecans, and grapes.
• Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken mixture and combine gently until coated.
• Serve on top of a green salad or as a sandwich.

CLASSIC SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make croutons:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toss bread cubes with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet. Bake until croutons are golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool completely.
• Make bacon bits:
• Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring frequently, about 4 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
• Make dressing:
• Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar and pickles in a bowl and stir to incorporate. Season with salt, to taste.
• Toss the lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber in a large salad bowl with the dressing. Top with croutons, bacon bits, sliced chicken and serve.
• Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Selenium
• Good source of: Fiber, Thiamin, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Potassium

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Season chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; don't overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Reserve any accumulated chicken broth.
• Prepare dressing while chicken cools. Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
• Break chicken into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred chicken to desired consistency.
• Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour dressing over top; toss to coat. If more moisture is desired, add reserved broth or more mayonnaise.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a bowl; stir to combine.
• For a whole-grain sandwich, layer your favorite whole-grain bread with 1/4 cup baby greens (we used arugula) and chicken salad.
• To serve on a bed of greens, place 2 cups mixed salad greens on a plate; spoon chicken salad over the top, and add 6 to 8 halved red seedless grapes.