New England Maple Chicken Salad Recipes

NEW ENGLAND MAPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Add the cooked cubed chicken, celery, onion, dried cranberries, parsley, and walnuts in a large mixing bowl; stir to combine.
• In a smaller bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken salad; toss to thoroughly coat.
• Cover and refrigerated a few hours before serving (may refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving).
• Line individual plates with red lettuce leaves; spoon chicken salad onto lettuce leaves and serve.

CAPE COD CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and lay the bacon slices on the rack. Roast the bacon for about 20 minutes, until nicely browned. Allow to cool.
• In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese.
• For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Chop the bacon in large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve immediately.

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.