Smoked Chicken And Cranberry Salad Recipes

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).

CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder and salt; rub over chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 to 4-1/2 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into cubes., In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the chicken, apples, cranberries and onion. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.

SMOKED CHICKEN, POT BARLEY & CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Put the soaked pot barley in a pan, cover with water and bring to the boil, or cook the pearl barley following pack instructions. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook until the barley is tender but retains a little firmness, about 10-15 mins. Drain and leave to cool completely. Meanwhile, put the cranberries in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to plump up for 20 mins.
• Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together with a fork. Taste for balance - it should be slightly sweet. Add more vinegar or maple syrup, if you like.
• Cook the beans in boiling water for 1-2 mins or until they're tender but still have a little bite. Drain and run cold water over them to help them keep their bright colour. Drain the cranberries and pat them dry with a tea towel. Core, quarter and slice the pear, then toss the slices with the lemon juice.
• Put the drained barley, beans, cranberries, pear, pecans, lamb's lettuce, parsley and chicken into a broad, shallow serving bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together and serve.

SMOKED-CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Soak cranberries in a bowl of warm water to cover 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve and chop. Whisk together oil and lime juice in a medium bowl, then add cranberries, remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to coat.

SMOKED TURKEY CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in turkey and celery. Divide the salad greens among four plates; top each with 3/4 cup turkey mixture and 2 tablespoons cranberries.

SUMMER SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
• Serve on soft bread, such as sourdough, or atop crisp lettuce leaves.
• Or you can just eat it out of the bowl -- I did. :-).

CRANBERRIES AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Grill the chicken on an outdoor grill or a Foreman grill for about 9 minutes.
• Wash the lettuce and cut it up. Mix in the chicken, cranberries, oranges, pecans. Sprinkle blue cheese over top.
• Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the lettuce to taste.

WARM CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and stir chicken in 1/4 cup of the dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Toss greens with cranberries and almonds in large bowl. Add chicken; mix lightly.
• Spoon onto serving platter. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup dressing.