Fast Layered Chicken Salad Recipes

SUMMER LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

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You can pull off a delicious and fabulous-looking layered chicken salad in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

7 cups torn romaine lettuce (from 1 head)
2 packages (9 oz each) frozen fully cooked chicken breast strips (not breaded), thawed (4 cups)
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 4 oz)
1 cup pecan halves (4 oz)
1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered (3 cups)
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN SALAD - QUICK, EASY, BIG!

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Recipe video above. Here's a speedy main course size salad that's filled with all my favourite vegetables. I like this because it's filled, colourful, interesting enough to serve to friends, but quick enough for a fast lunch, filling enough for dinner.

Provided by Nagi

Categories Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups store bought roast chicken (, shredded (Note 1))
12 cups cos / romaine lettuce (2 medium, 1 giant) (, chopped into bite size pieces (or other leafy greens))
1 cup corn kernels ((can, drained - about 2/3 can))
1/2 red onion (, finely sliced)
300g/ 10oz cherry or grape tomatoes ((or 2 normal tomatoes chopped))
2 cucumbers (, halved lengthwise then sliced 1cm / 1/3" (or 1 long English/telegraph cucumber))
2 avocados (, cut into bite size chunks (or 1 giant one))
150g/ 5oz bacon (, cooked until crisp then chopped (optional))
2 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar ((Note 2))
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (, minced using garlic press (~1 tsp))
1 tsp Dijon Mustard ((or any smooth, non spicy mustard, optional))
2 tsp dried mixed herbs ((Note 3 for subs))
1 tsp sugar (, optional (Note 4))
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

Dressing: Place ingredients in a jar, shake, set aside for at least 10 minutes to let flavours meld.
Salad: Place all ingredients except bacon in a big bowl. Drizzle over most of the Dressing, then toss well.
Transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with remaining Dressing. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OVERNIGHT LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

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I like making this when I have friends coming for lunch the next day. I can have it all ready the night before, stick it in the fridge and turn my attention to other things. Using a store bought rotisserie chicken makes this even easier!

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 lb bean sprouts
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, including tops
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
4 cups cooked chicken, cut into 2 to 3 inch strips
2 (6 ounce) packages frozen pea pods, thawed
2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup Spanish peanut
12 -18 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Spread lettuce evenly in a wide 4-quart glass serving bowl.
Top with a layer each of bean sprouts, water chestnuts, onions, cucumber and chicken.
Pat pea pods dry and arrange on top.
In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, curry powder, sugar and ginger.
Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over pea pods.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or until the next day.
Just before serving, garnish with nuts and tomato halves.
To serve, use a spoon and fork to lift out servings, scooping down to the bottom of the dish to include all layers.

MAKE-AHEAD HEARTY SIX-LAYER SALAD

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This salad is an all-time favorite. I reach for the recipe whenever I need a dish to pass. It's easy to make, can be assembled ahead of time and looks great. -Noreen Meyer, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 large hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
TOPPINGS:
1 cup shredded Colby or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. , Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with pasta and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with chicken and peas. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended; spread over top. Refrigerate, covered, for several hours or overnight. , Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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