Poppyseed Pine Nut Chicken Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
• Prepare the croutons by spreading bread cubes over prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray cubes with oil or cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, honey, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Prepare the salad by placing the chicken in a pan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and cool; dice or pull into shreds.
• Combine the chicken with the celery, raisins and lemon peel.
• When ready to serve, stir together the lemon juice and olive oil. Tear the lettuce into small pieces and toss with the lemon and oil mixture. Divide between plates and top with the chicken salad. Garnish with onion rings, a sprinkling of pine nuts and the croutons.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Add dressing just before serving; toss to coat.

Steps:

• Crush ramen noodles; discard seasoning packet. In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, lettuce, noodles, oranges and almonds; set aside. , For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and mustard; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Serve with salad.

Steps:

• In a deep fryer or a heavy pan, place the vegetable oil and heat it on high until it reaches 375 degrees.
• One at a time, place a tortilla in the oil and push it to the bottom of the pan with a ladle so that it forms a bowl shape.
• Hold the tortilla there until it is lightly browned and crisp.
• Remove the tortilla and drain it on paper towels.
• Repeat the process for the remaining three tortillas.
• In a large skillet place the olive oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot.
• Add the chicken, snow peas, carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and scallions.
• Saute the vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes, or until thaty are slightly tender and hot through the center.
• Add the cilantro and pinon nuts, and toss the mixture.
• Add the sherry and lime juice.
• Toss everthing together well.
• Remove skillet from the heat.
• On four individual serving plates arrange the salad greens.
• Place a tortilla shell in the center.
• Fill the shells with the chicken and vegetable stir-fry.
• Garnish the salad with the lime slices and sprigs of cilantro.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing and cashews in a large bowl.
• Add dress and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with cashews.