POLYNESIAN CHICKEN SALAD
After decades of sad salads made from cold iceberg lettuce and flavorless supermarket tomatoes, the people of the 1970s were ready for salad excitement. They started including "exotic" ingredients like mandarin oranges and macadamia nuts that had become readily available in supermarkets. Then they added lots of mayonnaise and sour cream (because this is still America) and served it all on a few leaves of iceberg lettuce, because that's what officially makes things a salad. Eventually we wised up and realized that Polynesian chicken salad shouldn't be considered a "healthy" salad -- but goshdarnit is it ever tasty (seriously).
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 first course servings or 4 entree servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken, then rip into small pieces and set aside. Remove the meat and discard the carcass, then shred the meat into small pieces.
- Drain the canned pineapple, reserving the juice. Put the pineapple in a large bowl with the chicken meat, drained mandarin oranges, celery, carrots and grapes.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garam masala, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add a bit of the reserved pineapple juice to thin out until pourable.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken skin and macadamia nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and the skin is crispy.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and toss well to coat.
- Line four plates with whole iceberg lettuce leaves, then mound some chicken salad in the center of each. Top each salad with chicken skin and macadamia nuts. Serve immediately.
POLYNESIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH BABY SPINACH
Chicken, Fruit, Spinach, Romaine, all tossed into a salad? Yummy!
Provided by Debbie Quimby
Categories Chicken Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Toss spinach and romaine with the peppers and oranges in a bowl.
- 2. Add dressing; mix lightly and spoon onto a serving platter or two salad plates.
- 3. Top with chicken; sprinkle with cashews and toasted coconut.
- 4. Note: to toast the coconut, spread evenly in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully, coconut can burn easily.
- 5. Note: For a different taste, substitue 1/2 lb cooked, cleaned shrimp for the chicken.
BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES AND ALMONDS
Sumac, a tart, deep-red spice, is a key ingredient for this recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi, which was featured in a Times article about his cookbook with Sami Tamimi, "Jerusalem." Procuring the spice may be the most challenging thing about this refreshing, well-balanced salad. The pita and almonds are cooked for a few minutes on the stovetop, but that is the only heat required. As for the sumac, it can be found at Middle Eastern groceries, in a well-stocked spice aisle or, as always, online.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put vinegar, onion and dates in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and mix well with your hands. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes, then drain any residual vinegar and discard.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add pita and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring all the time, until pita is golden. Add almonds and continue cooking until pita is crunchy and browned and almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and mix in sumac, chile flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to cool.
- When ready to serve, toss spinach leaves with pita mix in a large mixing bowl. Add dates and red onion, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lemon juice and another pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD
My family loves pasta salads, but usually they have too much mayonnaise or oily dressing. Using hummus gives this dish a great taste and texture, while also increasing its nutritional profile. Adding chicken (store-bought rotisserie chicken works well), makes this pasta salad a complete meal. -Jenny Lynch, Rock Island, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water., Combine hummus, salad dressing, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pasta; toss to coat. Stir in spinach, chicken, tomatoes and olives. Sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges
POLYNESIAN CHICKEN SALAD
This delicious chicken salad recipe was given to me by my aunt. The cooking time listed is the time to chill the salad before serving.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Pineapple
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chicken, celery, pineapple or grapes, carrots and almods.
- Stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, lemon juice and salt.
- Pour over the chicken and toss lightly.
- Chill for about an hour to allow the flavors to develop before arranging on salad greens and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 365.4, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.6, Protein 2.2
HAWAIIAN SPINACH SALAD
Toss together fresh spinach, veggies, pineapple and ham for this light, lovely main-dish salad. -Anita Ashe, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Divide spinach among four plates. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms and onion. Arrange pineapple and ham over salad. Drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH AND CHICKEN SALAD
This salad tastes great and packs a super nutritional punch! Try it with any dressing, but my favorite is a fat free roasted garlic vinaigrette.
Provided by JESSICAWILLIAMS
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place equal portions of spinach onto four salad plates. Arrange chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and black olives over spinach, and top with cheese. Drizzle dressing over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
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