Bettys Chicken Salad Recipes

5-INGREDIENT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine coleslaw blend, onions, chicken and salad dressing.
• Discard seasoning packet from soup mix; coarsely crush noodles. Add noodles to salad; stir gently to mix. Serve immediately.

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, onion and garlic.
• In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey and mustard. Add dressing to chicken mixture; mix well. Sprinkle with dill, salt and pepper; stir until incorporated.
• To serve, spoon salad onto radicchio leaves.

BETTY CROCKER CHICKEN SALAD FILLING

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients until well mixed.
• Variation - Chicken-Ham Salad Filling - Add 1 cup chopped cooked ham and increase mayo to 1/2 cup.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREAST SALAD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper with whisk until well blended. Reserve 1/2 cup of dressing for salad; set aside.
• Place chicken in resealable food-storage plastic bag; pour remaining dressing over chicken. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, toss tomatoes, cheese, shallot and 2 tablespoons of the reserved dressing; set aside.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F). Let stand 5 minutes; cut into 1/2-inch strips.
• Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with tomato mixture and chicken; drizzle with remaining dressing.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish; pour 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce over chicken. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
• Mix salad greens, water chestnuts, onions and pineapple. Mix oil and 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce; pour over salad mixture and toss. Arrange on 2 salad plates.
• Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edge, on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Slice chicken; place on salad mixture.

ULTIMATE CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cherries and celery. Mix dressing mixture again with wire whisk to recombine; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving to chill salad and blend flavors. Stir in almonds.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread. Spread mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread.

SUMMER LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In deep 3-quart salad bowl, place half of the lettuce. Layer with chicken, cheese, pecan halves, remaining lettuce and strawberries.
• In small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad.