Chicken-Walnut Salad Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chicken-Walnut Salad, a perfect blend of tender chicken, crunchy walnuts, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. It’s a refreshing dish that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your taste buds!
- Recipe Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Greens, Vegetable, Meat, < 30 Mins, Refrigerator
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 420.1 per serving
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Walnuts |
| 1 1/3 | Celery |
| 1/2 | Green onion |
| 1/4 | Raisins |
| 1/4 | Mayonnaise |
| 1/2 | Lemon juice |
| 1/4 | Chutney |
| 1/4 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Lettuce leaf |
| Carrot curls | |
| 8 | Tomatoes |
| 16 | Pineapple |
| 16 | Walnut halves |
| 8 | Cooked chicken breast |
Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine walnuts, celery, green onion, raisins, and cooked chicken breast.
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In a smaller bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, chutney, and salt until well combined.
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Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.
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Season the chicken salad with additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
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Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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When ready to serve, place lettuce leaves on individual salad plates.
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Arrange two slices each of tomatoes and pineapples on top of the lettuce leaves, alternating between tomato and pineapple slices.
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Spoon approximately 3/4 cup of the chilled chicken salad onto the side of the fruit.
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Garnish each salad with a carrot curl for added color and texture.
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Finish off each salad with a dollop of mayonnaise and a walnut half for a decorative touch.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 420.1
- Total Fat: 23.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 56.3mg
- Sodium: 312.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.9g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Sugar: 21.2g
- Protein: 22.4g
Notes:
- This Chicken-Walnut Salad can be served as a light lunch, a refreshing appetizer, or a delightful side dish.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding your favorite fruits or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make sure to chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Enjoy the crunchy texture of walnuts, the sweetness of raisins, and the tanginess of the dressing in every bite of this delicious salad! 🥗
