Festive Chicken And Fruit Salad Recipes

CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD

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I love the challenge of finding creative new ways to serve foods. So putting peaches in chicken salad seems only natural. My husband and I enjoy this hearty cool salad on hot summer evenings.-Elizabeth Waden, Timmonsville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cubed peeled fresh peaches
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup halved strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded lettuce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, orange juice, sugar, ginger and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPYSEED DRESSING RECIPE

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Chicken and Fruit Salad With Poppyseed Dressing Recipe - delicious spinach salad bursting with fresh berries, citrus, poppyseeds, and tender, juicy chicken!

Provided by Courtney O'Dell

Categories Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

For the salad:
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup red grapes
1/4 cup green grapes
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup blackberries
1/2 orange, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds
2 tbsp hemp hearts, optional
For the citrus poppyseed dressing:
1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 T. honey
1/4 tsp. celtic sea salt
1 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix salad.
In a medium sized bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk well to combine.
Toss salad in dressing just as you are ready to serve.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 45 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 293 grams sodium, Sugar 21 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams unsaturated fat

FESTIVE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND FRUIT

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No need to wait for an occasion to serve this festive chicken salad. A good time will be had as soon as the zingy feta and sweet fruit come together.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups French bread cubes (3/4 inch)
1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing, divided
1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (1-inch pieces)
1 apple, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Toss bread cubes with 1/4 cup dressing; spread in single layer on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 10 min. or until golden brown; cool.
Toss greens with chicken, pineapple, apples and remaining dressing in large bowl. Add bread cubes; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

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This refreshing beautiful salad has become a favorite of everyone who's tried it. My bowl always comes home empty when I take this salad to a party or cookout. This recipe is a great way to take advantage of fresh fruit at its best. -Gail Sellers, Savannah, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 medium fresh pineapple
3 medium apples (red, yellow and green), cubed
1 small cantaloupe, cubed
1 large firm banana, sliced
1 pint strawberries, halved
1 pint blueberries
4 cups seedless red and green grapes
3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
DRESSING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional berries for garnish, optional

Steps:

Peel and core pineapple; cut into cubes. Place in a 3- or 4-qt. glass serving bowl. Stir in remaining fruit., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and lemon juice and mix well. Fold in whipped topping. , Spread over fruit. Garnish with additional berries if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FESTIVE CHICKEN SALAD

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This is a mayo free recipe! My mom makes this all summer long. It's great for a hot summer lunch or dinner, great to bring to a picnic.

Provided by Kenny

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese
2 cups of chopped chicken
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, undrained and sliced
1/2 cup of sliced celery
1/2 cup of slivered toasted almond
1/4 cup green onion, slices (including tops)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid.
Combine reserved pineapple liquid and cream cheese, mixing until well blended.
Add pineapple, chicken, water chestnuts, celery, 1/4 cup of almonds(walnuts and pecans will work also), onions, salt and pepper to cream cheese mixture; mix lightly.
Chill at least one hour but overnight is best.
To serve place in tomatoes, lettuce cups, or large cooked pasta shells. Prep time does not include time to chill.

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