Basil Walnut Chicken Salad Recipes

THIN-SLICED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS, CHICKEN, AND BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

The flavors of Italy unite in this colorful salad featuring shredded thin-sliced chicken breast, a variety of salad greens, walnuts, and a basil balsamic-vinegar dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

Thin-Sliced Vegetable Salad with Walnuts, Chicken, and Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Steps:

Season the chicken with salt; place the broth (or water) and chicken in a small stockpot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook until chicken is just done, about 10 minutes. Remove breasts; cool, shred, and set aside. Reserve broth for future use.
Place basil, vinegar, garlic, oil, and salt to taste in blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss arugula, radicchio, lettuce, fennel, red pepper, onion, walnuts, 1/2 cup salad dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Place three endive leaves in a three-pointed star with tips facing out on four individual dinner plates or wide shallow bowls. Place equal mounds of salad in center. Arrange chicken on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 g, Cholesterol 55 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 30 g

Ingredients

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed, washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces
1 small head radicchio, quartered, core removed, thinly sliced
1 small head Boston lettuce, washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium fennel bulb, stalk and fronds removed, base trimmed, bulb cut in half lengthwise, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 medium red pepper, cored, seeded, halved crosswise, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
Ground black pepper
1 large endive, leaves separated, washed and dried
Sea salt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Sea salt

CHICKEN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GRAPES

A pile of this chicken salad plopped on top of a bed of greens or tucked between two slices of good bread would make a most excellent lunch or light supper. It starts with a quick dressing made of mayonnaise, chopped chives, parsley and tarragon and the juice and zest of a lemon. Combine the dressing with chopped, cooked chicken (for ease, use supermarket rotisserie chicken or Thanksgiving turkey leftovers), red grapes, red onion, celery and walnuts. It's a delightful and deeply satisfying combination of flavors (sweet, salty, tangy) and textures (cold, crunchy, juicy) that's almost impossible to stop eating.

Provided by Jill Santopietro

Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Chicken Salad With Walnuts and Grapes image

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. Add the chives, parsley and tarragon and mix gently.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, grapes and walnuts. Add the mayonnaise mixture and fold together to combine. Season to taste. If desired, serve over mesclun or with bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 559, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 301 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped chives
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1 3-pound roasted chicken, skin removed, meat roughly chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
3/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
Mesclun, optional
Crusty bread, optional

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD

This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Basic Chicken Salad image

Steps:

Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

PARMESAN AND BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

A creamy, yummy chicken salad that is a little different from the usual recipes.

Provided by Janet Schaufele

Categories Salad

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad image

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until juices run clear. Let cool, and chop into chunks.
In a food processor, puree the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and celery.
Combine the chunked chicken, pureed mixture, and Parmesan cheese; toss. Refrigerate, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 617.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Ingredients

2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cloves crushed garlic
3 stalks celery, chopped
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese