Chicken Summer Salad
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 90 min
Total: 120 min
Serves: 8
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Bright and refreshing, this Chicken Summer Salad is a delightful celebration of flavors that perfectly captures the essence of warm-weather dining. Tender, juicy chicken mingles with crunchy celery and bursts of citrus from vibrant orange slices and sweet pineapple, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and invigorating. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this salad is sure to impress anyone who craves a taste of summer on their plate. Serve it in crisp lettuce cups for an elegant touch that makes every bite a joy.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 Lbs Chicken
- 1 - Celery Leaves
- 2 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 Cups Celery - Diced
- 1 Cup Orange Slices
- 1 Cup Pineapple Tidbits
- 1/2 Cup Salted Almonds - Slivered
- 2 Tbsp Salad Oil
- 2 Tbsp Orange Juice
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 - Egg - Well Beaten
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
Directions
Directions
- Place chicken in stewing pot; cover with water.
- Add celery leaves and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Cook until meat falls from bones.
- Cool in broth.
- Debone; dice chicken coarsely.
- Combine chicken, celery, oranges, pineapple and almonds in large bowl.
- Combine oil, orange juice, vinegar and remaining salt; pour over chicken mixture, tossing to mix well.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour and 30 minutes before serving.
- Combine egg and sugar in top of double boiler.
- Place over boiling water on medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.
- Chill.
- Drain chicken mixture in colander; combine with pineapple dressing.
- Serve in a lettuce cup.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
450
Fat
25 g
Saturated fat
3 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sugar
15 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
30 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
90 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 Lbs Chicken
- 1 - Celery Leaves
- 2 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 Cups Celery - Diced
- 1 Cup Orange Slices
- 1 Cup Pineapple Tidbits
- 1/2 Cup Salted Almonds - Slivered
- 2 Tbsp Salad Oil
- 2 Tbsp Orange Juice
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 - Egg - Well Beaten
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
