Chicken Salad With Vinaigrette Food

CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
• In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette- combine the cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine and then whisk in the oil. Set aside.
• Arrange the salad leaves in 4 bowls or on dinner plates.
• Top the salad leaves with the carrots, tomatoes,onion slices and the cucumber slices. Distribute evenly over the salads.
• If your preference is cold chicken in your salad, leave as is. I like to either use warm chicken or warm it in the microwave.
• Arrange the chicken over the 4 salad bowls.
• Next add 5 olives, 1 hard boiled egg and 1 teaspoon of capers to each salad.
• Crumble the pecans with your hands and distribute evenly over the top of the 4 salads.
• Whisk the vinaigrette before pouring some over each salad.
• Optional-can top salad with some snow pea sprouts (or sprouts of your choice) and a little shaved parmesan cheese if desired.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Arrange lettuce on 4 salad plates. Top with remaining salad ingredients.
• In small bowl or tightly covered container, beat with wire whisk or shake vinaigrette ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over salads.

ROTISSERIE VINAIGRETTE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette:.
• Place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• In a large bowl toss Romaine lettuce, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, celery and.
• Dressing until evenly coated.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, celery, and onion. Add the peanut sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (At this point, you can refrigerate the salad for up to 3 days.)
• Place the lettuce on 4 individual plates and top with the chicken mixture. Sprinkle the peanuts over the top just before serving.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients until well blended and set the pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• The leftover peanut sauce will keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 3 months; thaw completely in the refrigerator or microwave for about 3 minutes on LOW before using.
• Yield: approximately 3 1/2 cups

CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHINESE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil and heat to almost smoking. Add the chicken, skin side down and cook for 4 minutes. The skin should be golden brown. Turn the chicken over and place in the oven. Roast until the chicken is just cooked through and the juices run clear, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the chicken is in the oven, prepare the greens. Fill a very large bowl halfway full with ice water. Quarter the Napa cabbage lengthwise and remove the core. Thinly slice the cabbage widthwise and place in the ice water. Repeat this same process for the radicchio. Halve the romaine lettuce lengthwise and then thinly slice. Add to the water. Mix all of the greens well in the ice water and let sit for about 5 minutes. Drain. Place in a clean kitchen towel and dry well. Be careful not to bruise the greens. Refrigerate.
• Remove the chicken from the oven and cool enough to handle. Remove the skin and slice the chicken. Discard the skin and bones. Roughly chop the sliced chicken and place in a large bowl. The chicken should still be warm. Add some of the vinaigrette and toss well. Add the greens and a little more vinaigrette and toss until everything is well coated.
• Place a small mound of greens on 4 plates. Top each mound with a spring roll basket and lightly press to stabilize. Fill the baskets with more of the salad. Top with some of the fried springroll strips, a sprig of cilantro, peanuts, and a lime wedge.
• Place all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Correct the seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Or fill a deep pot halfway full with oil and heat to 375 degrees F.
• Roll up 2 of the egg roll wrappers and julienne. Set aside. Place 1 of the remaining wrappers in the hot oil for 5 seconds to soften. Then, carefully push the center of the wrapper down with a ladle. Fry just until the oil stops sizzling, about 15 to 30 seconds. The basket should be golden brown. Remove with tongs to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining 3 wrappers. Once all of the baskets are made, add the julienne strips and fry just until the oil stops sizzling and the strips are golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

CHICKEN SALAD VERONIQUE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside until cool.
• When the chicken is cool, remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice. Place the chicken in a bowl; add the mayonnaise, tarragon leaves, celery, grapes, 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix wine, salt, and cayenne pepper, pour over chicken breasts and marinate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Drain marinade, and pat dry chicken.
• Grill on outdoor grill or grill pan until done, cut into bite sized slices, keep warm.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. It may be necessary to microwave for a few seconds to get the preserves incorporated.
• Toss spinach with dressing, divide onto 4 plates, top with orange, onion, and avocado, and sliced chicken.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together, chill.
• Enjoy on crescent sandwiches or your favorite type of bread.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Place vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Drain and discard marinage. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into slices.
• Divide salad greens among four serving plates. Top each with chicken, blueberries and oranges. Shake the vinaigrette and drizzle over salads; sprinkle with cheese.

CHICKEN & ORZO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until well browned and no longer pink in center. Cut chicken into strips or cubes.
• Combine chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, mandarin oranges and orzo in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Stir in raisins just before serving.
• Season taste with salt and black pepper, if desired. Garnish as desired.
• For Citrus Vinaigrette Combine all ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid.

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.

LIGHT CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH HOISIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken and cook until browned on the first side, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken over, add ½ cup water, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and continue to cook until the thickest part of the breast is no longer pink and registers about 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few vent holes in the plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken while preparing the other ingredients. When the chicken is cold, shred it into bite-sized pieces.
• Meanwhile, shake the vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, hoisin, soy sauce, and ginger together in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; set aside.
• Toss the shredded chicken, carrot, cabbage, red pepper, sprouts, scallions, and cilantro in a large serving bowl. Shake the dressing to recombine, pour it over the chicken salad, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the chow mein noodles before serving.

KALE, QUINOA, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and 1 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Place kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover saucepan with a lid and steam kale until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until the oil emulsifies into the dressing; pour over the salad.