Summer Splash Chicken Salad Recipes

SUMMER SPLASH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the first five ingredients until blended. Add chicken, grapes, mango and watermelon; toss gently to combine., Divide lettuce among four plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with pistachios.

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Put the chicken breasts into a large plastic storage bag. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin to flatten to 1/4-inch uniform thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat a grill and drizzle with the olive oil. Grill the chicken on both sides until done, about 7 minutes per side. (Rotate halfway during grilling each side to ensure pretty grill marks.) Set aside to cool.
• Grill the corn for a few minutes, until still crunchy but colored. With a very sharp knife, shave the kernels off each corn cob. Combine with the dill, celery and onions in a large bowl. Set aside.
• For the dressing: Mix together the feta, half-and-half, mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Stir, and then taste. Add more salt if necessary; do not undersalt!
• Slice the chicken on the bias to create flat, randomly shaped pieces. Throw into the bowl with the celery, onions and corn. Stir to combine. Pour half of the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently. Add more as desired, but don't overcoat the salad; it should be light! At the end, toss in the blueberries to lightly coat them in the dressing.
• Spoon the salad into butter lettuce cups and then sprinkle individual helpings with feta and extra dill.

GRILLED CHICKEN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is heated, sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper; place on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once.
• Divide salad greens evenly onto individual serving plates. Top each with nectarines, onion, pecans and blueberries.
• Cut chicken into slices; arrange in center of each plate. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons salad dressing.

CHICKEN SALAD SUMMER ROLLS

Steps:

• Mix chicken, red onion, celery, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and mayonnaise until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 30 minutes.
• Dip a rice paper into cold water and let soak just until it starts to become flexible. Shake off most of the excess water and lay on a work surface. Place 2 slices of avocado in the center of the wrapper, about 1 inch in from the edge closest to you. Layer with bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot, spread about 1/4 cup chicken salad over top, and cover with lettuce.
• Grab the end of the wrapper closest to you and roll it up, gently stretching the flexible rice paper while tucking in the sides. Wet a second wrapper and wrap it around the first. Wrap the summer roll in barely damp paper towels and cover with plastic while you make the remaining 5 rolls.
• Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, tarragon, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together for dipping sauce.
• Serve summer rolls with dipping sauce on the side.

CONTEST-WINNING SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Drain; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine greens and sliced strawberries; refrigerate., In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, orange juice, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool slightly. , Drizzle half of the dressing over greens and berries; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into 1/8-in. slices; arrange over salads. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken; sprinkle with nuts.

STEPH'S SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, add broccoli a few minutes before pasta is done; drain.
• Cook the chicken in a pan, seasoning with lemon pepper as it cooks. When the chicken is no longer pink inside, cut into small pieces. Combine chicken to pasta-broccoli mixture. Stir in oil and sliced green onion and add lemon pepper to taste.

SUMMERY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
• Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients.
• Add to chicken mixture, tossing to coat.
• Cover and chill 1-2 hours.
• On individual serving plates, place lettuce leaves; arrange apples and next 4 ingredients around outer edge of plate.
• Spoon chicken salad onto lettuce.
• Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

CHICKEN SALAD FOR AN ENDLESS SUMMER

Steps:

• Tear the cooled chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and place in a good sized bowl.
• Add celery, pineapple and grapes.
• Toss.
• Add the peas, green onion and cashews.
• Toss.
• In a small bowl mix together the mayo and 1/4 c reserved pineapple liquid until smooth and creamy.
• Add the mayo mixture and fresh chives to the chicken mixture and fold gently.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour to blend the flavors.
• To serve, place romaine leaves on a serving platter (or use 4 individual plates) and top with the salad mixture.
• Sprinkle with chow mein noodles for garnish.

SLEEPY HOLLOW CHICKEN SALAD SUPREME

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, raisins, mustard, mayonnaise, pineapple, curry powder and celery. Mix ingredients and divide among four servings of lettuce.
• Top with pecans and garnish with grapes.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all salad ingredients.
• Drizzle with dressing & serve.

SUMMER BLT ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until browned.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
• Save 2 T bacon drippings from saucepan.
• With a wire whisk, add balsamic vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, oil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper to drippings in saucepan and heat to boiling over medium heat.
• Remove from heat.
• Place romaine in large salad bowl.
• Add tomatoes and carrots.
• Pour hot dressing over romaine, tossing lightly until coated.
• Add chicken and toss until well mixed.
• Crumble bacon and sprinkle over salad.
• Sprinkle pecans over salad.

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes and raisins. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Stir in pecans. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with tomato if desired.