Time 50m Yield 4 to 6 servings Number Of Ingredients 18 Steps:

For the salad: Put the chicken breasts into a large plastic storage bag. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin to flatten to 1/4-inch uniform thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a grill and drizzle with the olive oil. Grill the chicken on both sides until done, about 7 minutes per side. (Rotate halfway during grilling each side to ensure pretty grill marks.) Set aside to cool. Grill the corn for a few minutes, until still crunchy but colored. With a very sharp knife, shave the kernels off each corn cob. Combine with the dill, celery and onions in a large bowl. Set aside. For the dressing: Mix together the feta, half-and-half, mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Stir, and then taste. Add more salt if necessary; do not undersalt! Slice the chicken on the bias to create flat, randomly shaped pieces. Throw into the bowl with the celery, onions and corn. Stir to combine. Pour half of the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently. Add more as desired, but don’t overcoat the salad; it should be light! At the end, toss in the blueberries to lightly coat them in the dressing. Spoon the salad into butter lettuce cups and then sprinkle individual helpings with feta and extra dill.

Time 10m Yield 2-3 servings. Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes and raisins. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Stir in pecans. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with tomato if desired.

Time 3h55m Yield 10 Number Of Ingredients 14 Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Season chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; don’t overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Reserve any accumulated chicken broth. Prepare dressing while chicken cools. Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined. Break chicken into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred chicken to desired consistency. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour dressing over top; toss to coat. If more moisture is desired, add reserved broth or more mayonnaise. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.

Time 35m Yield 4 servings. Number Of Ingredients 15 Steps:

Place chicken in a large skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Drain; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine greens and sliced strawberries; refrigerate., In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, orange juice, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool slightly. , Drizzle half of the dressing over greens and berries; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into 1/8-in. slices; arrange over salads. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken; sprinkle with nuts.

Time 1h10m Yield 3 Number Of Ingredients 20 Steps:

Mix chicken, red onion, celery, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and mayonnaise until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 30 minutes. Dip a rice paper into cold water and let soak just until it starts to become flexible. Shake off most of the excess water and lay on a work surface. Place 2 slices of avocado in the center of the wrapper, about 1 inch in from the edge closest to you. Layer with bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot, spread about 1/4 cup chicken salad over top, and cover with lettuce. Grab the end of the wrapper closest to you and roll it up, gently stretching the flexible rice paper while tucking in the sides. Wet a second wrapper and wrap it around the first. Wrap the summer roll in barely damp paper towels and cover with plastic while you make the remaining 5 rolls. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, tarragon, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together for dipping sauce. Serve summer rolls with dipping sauce on the side.

Time 15m Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:

In deep 3-quart salad bowl, place half of the lettuce. Layer with chicken, cheese, pecan halves, remaining lettuce and strawberries. In small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad.

Time 10m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:

In a food processor, combine the chicken, creamy salad dressing, cole slaw dressing, celery, onion, and salt and pepper. Mix until well chopped.

Time 6m Yield 2 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:

Combine all salad ingredients. Drizzle with dressing & serve.

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Time 20m Yield 6 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 14 Steps:

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside. Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients. Add to chicken mixture, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1-2 hours. On individual serving plates, place lettuce leaves; arrange apples and next 4 ingredients around outer edge of plate. Spoon chicken salad onto lettuce. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.