The best chicken salad is filled with flavor and simple to make. This salad is made with chicken, fresh vegetables and herbs, and more, tossed in a creamy herb dressing that you can put together in no time. It makes a quick and easy meal all by itself. tags: Chicken Salads | Chicken Recipes | Chicken Dinner Ideas Ingredients: - 2 cups cooked chicken (roughly chopped) - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halve each tomato) - 1/2 cup mushrooms (cut into pieces) - 1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries - 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds - 1 to 2 scallions (thinly sliced) - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped) - 4 cups romaine lettuce (torn into bite-size pieces) - 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt - 1 tbsp blue cheese crumbles - 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped) 2-3 servings _______________________________________________________ 1. Place the chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, cherries or cranberries, almonds, scallions, cilantro, and lettuce in a bowl. 2. In a smaller bowl, combine the yogurt, blue cheese, and dill. 3. Add the yogurt mixture to the salad ingredients and toss to combine completely. _______________________________________________________ Serving Ideas: ** Serve this main meal salad along with thick, toasted slices of French bread and some fresh fruit slices. ** Make some quick-cooking brown rice and toss with a little low-sodium tamari or soy sauce and some of the fresh cilantro and serve along side this easy chicken salad. _______________________________________________________ Return from Best Chicken Salad to Home Page |