Make Ahead Layered Chicken Salad Recipes

LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In very large (5-quart) glass bowl, place about half of the lettuce. Layer with onion, chicken, zucchini, cheese, salami, remaining lettuce and the tomatoes.
• In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish; spread over tomatoes, spreading to edge of bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Garnish with additional cherry tomatoes and parsley or watercress if desired.

LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

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.

MAKE-AHEAD LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place salad greens in 4-1/2-qt. serving bowl; cover with layers of salsa, beans and chicken.
• Combine tomatoes and onions; spoon over chicken. Top with sour cream and cheese. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Sprinkle with chips just before serving.

FAST LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce in bottom of a 4-quart glass salad bowl. Layer with cucumber, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, onions, pea pods and chicken. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, curry and ginger. Spread over top of salad. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley if desired. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.

MAKE-AHEAD HEARTY SIX-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. , Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with pasta and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with chicken and peas. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended; spread over top. Refrigerate, covered, for several hours or overnight. , Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

MAKE AHEAD LAYERED CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, chile garlic paste, light mayonnaise and ginger together in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well. Add soy sauce and rice vinegar. Mix until well blended.
• Pour 1/4 cup of dressing in a small bowl. Place chicken breasts in bowl, tossing to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 45-60 minutes.
• Place remaining dressing in a small saucepan. Set aside. Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Pour cornstarch mixture into dressing while stirring constantly. Place pan on medium-high heat. Boil dressing over medium-high heat approx. 2 minutes, while stirring constantly. Remove dressing from heat and pour into a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cool.
• Remove marinated chicken breasts from refrigerator. Grill or broil chicken until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Set aside to cool. Slice thinly or shred cooled breasts. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place 1 bag (8 cups) of Asian Slaw in a straight-sided glass bowl. Drizzle a third of the prepared dressing over the slaw. Arrange 1/2 of the sliced or shredded chicken breasts and pea pods on top of the slaw mix.
• Pour remaining slaw into bowl. Top with remaining chicken and oranges. Pour remaining dressing over the salad. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Just before serving top with chow mein noodles and green onion.