Lorena Garcias Tropical Chicken Salad With Caramelized Walnuts And Coconut Shavings Recipes

Steps:

• Place chicken and celery in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. , Before serving, add the pineapple, bananas, oranges and coconut; toss gently. Serve on salad greens if desired. Sprinkle with nuts.

Steps:

• Prepare the pineapples by washing and dividing them in half lengthwise; scooping out the pineapple and reserving the shells.
• Toss the chicken, pineapple, and strawberries in a large bowl and set aside.
• Caramelized Walnuts: mix jerk seasoning, stock, molasses and 3/4 cup of SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener together in a bowl. Pour in the walnuts, place them on a sheet pan, and bake them in the oven at 350 degrees F until golden brown and crispy.
• Cool the nuts and add to the chicken mixture.
• Tropical Dressing: mix all the dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• Pour the dressing into the mixing bowl with the remaining together.
• Spoon the mixture inside the pineapple half shell, for presentation, and sprinkle with coconut shavings.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken through relish; mix well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Pour creamy dressing mixture into chicken salad mixture and mix everything together well.
• Serve on lettuce or croissants/rolls.

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; set aside., Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cool slightly and chop into 1/2-in. pieces., Layer lettuce, chicken, pepper and mangoes in a 3-qt. dish. In a large bowl, gently combine avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and remaining salt. Spoon over mangoes. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Just before serving pour vinaigrette over salad. If desired, sprinkle with tortilla chips.