Chicken Salad With Vinaigrette Recipes

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.

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.

VINAIGRETTE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook chicken thighs until barely pink in the center, about 20 minutes, turning once; stir in onion and garlic, and cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir zucchini, carrots, and bell pepper into chicken mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are tender with a bite at the center and chicken is no longer pink at the center, about 5 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken thighs should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Stir vinaigrette into chicken mixture; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

BREE'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Break the chicken breast chunks into small pieces in a large bowl. Mix in the celery, onion, and grapes. Season with dill and salt and pepper.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture, and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before spreading the salad onto the croissants to make sandwiches.

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.

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss chicken with oil, garlic, salt and pepper; refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients; refrigerate, covered, until serving.
• Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
• Place greens on a serving plate; top with chicken, blueberries and mandarin oranges. Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad. Top with cheese.

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