Festive Salad With Chicken And Fruit Food

CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPYSEED DRESSING RECIPE

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!

CHICKEN SALAD WITH FRUIT

Steps:

• Combine chicken, lettuce, cashews, celery, green onion, grapes, orange segments and strawberries in large salad bowl.
• In smaller glass bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, curry powder and parsley and mix together well with a fork or whisk to make dressing.
• Add dressing to salad bowl and mix dressing into salad evenly. Serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH SEASONAL FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
• Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
• Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing to serve.

CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Mix together mayo, lemon juice, and sugar.
• Pour over chicken.
• Toss with mixed salad greens.

EASY FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and flour; stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate. , In a large serving bowl, combine the oranges, pears, kiwi, apples, pecans and reserved pineapple. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

FESTIVE CHICKEN SALAD

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.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD WITH YOGURT-ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Core, rinse, and thoroughly dry lettuce. Using a stainless steel knife, cut into bite-sized chunks.
• Arrange apple slices, grapes, and melon pieces on the lettuce or toss together. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
• Stir together Greek yogurt and orange juice concentrate and pour over the fruit salad.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple and reserve the juice and set the pineapple aside.
• Pour the pineapple juice into a small saucepan, add sugar and flour; then bring to a boil.
• Quickly stir in the lightly beaten egg and cook until thickened.
• Remove dressing from heat and let cool - then refrigerate till using.
• In a large bowl, combine all the fruit and the nuts.
• Pour the dressing over the fruit and blend well.
• Cover and chill for one hour so flavors blend.