Other Type: Salad

Best Ever Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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8 to 10

servings

Best Ever Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2Maple Leaf Prime® RWA Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1package, Maple Leaf® Natural Bacon, diced
  • 2tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2tbsp Old Bay Seasoning + extra if desired
  • 500gRotini, cooked, drained and cooled
  • 1pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½green onion sliced
  • 1cup ranch dressing, prepared
  • 1cup mayonaise
  • 1tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾cup mayonnaise
  • 1clove garlic. minced
  • ¾cup shredded cheddar cheese – optional
  1. In a large bowl toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil and seasoning to coat well.
  2. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Cook chicken turning frequently until golden brown about 8 to 10 minutes or until and internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove and allow to cool completely.
  4. Chop chicken into bite sized chunks. In the same skillet add bacon and cook until crisp. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, half the bacon, tomatoes, green onions, dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice and cheese if using. Stir well to coat.
  6. Add more mayonnaise if you like a creamier salad. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with remaining bacon.
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This is a great make-ahead recipe. Keep in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Portion it out for easy lunches!

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Warm Chicken and Radish Spring Salad

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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10

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Serves
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8

servings

Warm Chicken and Radish Spring Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf Prime® Boneless Skinless Sliced Chicken Breast
  • ½lemon, juiced
  • 1tbsp dry Cajun spice blend
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1142g package arugula
  • 1 ½cup head lettuce, chopped
  • 1cup radish, quartered
  • 4hard boiled eggs, quartered
  • 1cup croutons

    • Salad dressing:

  • 3tbsp (45 mL) white wine vinegar
  • 3tbsp (45 mL) extra virgin olive oil
  • ½lemon, juiced
  • 1tbsp parmesan cheese
  • ½tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½tsp Italian seasoning
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  2. In a large bowl toss chicken with seasoning and oil.
  3. Grill about 4 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove onto platter and keep warm.
  4. In a small bowl whisk all the ingredients and until blended.
  5. In a large bowl toss the lettuce and radish with dressing. Place onto a large platter.
  6. Sprinkle croutons over top. Arrange eggs over the salad and lay the warm chicken on top.
  7. Serve family style. Drizzle extra olive oil over top if desired.
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Seasonal Suggestion: Asparagus is in season during the warmer summer months. Adding a bunch of green asparagus will add a fresh touch to your salad.

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Spring Grilled Chicken Fillet Pasta Toss

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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4 to 6

servings

Spring Grilled Chicken Fillet Pasta Toss

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf Prime® Raised without Antibiotics Chicken Fillets
  • 1500g pkg Torchietti pasta or other shaped pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ¼cup cream
  • ¼cup (60 mL) chicken stock
  • 2tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • 1tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½tbsp butter
  • ½cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1lemon, juiced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. In a large bowl toss chicken with seasoning.
  3. Brown chicken in skillet for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute more. Pour in cream and broth. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add cooked pasta and toss well to coat.
  6. Pour lemon juice over top and sprinkle with parsley and parmesan. Toss well to coat.
  7. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
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If you like a saucier pasta increase chicken broth to ½ cup. Serve with garlic bread.

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Grilled Chicken Taco Al Fresco

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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6

soft tacos

Grilled Chicken Taco Al Fresco

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf Prime® Raised without Antibiotics Chicken Fillets
  • ½Jalapeno, deseeded and minced
  • ½lime, juiced
  • ½cup guacamole, prepared
  • ¾cup Cotija or queso fresca, crumbled
  • 1cup Longo’s bruschetta
  • 1cup ice berg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 ½tbsp chili powder
  • 1tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 6soft tortillas, 6 inch
  • Cilantro
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  2. In a bowl toss chicken with oil, lime juice and chili powder.
  3. Grill chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side turning frequently until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached.
  4. Roughly chop cooked chicken into chunks and set aside.
  5. To assemble tacos divide guacamole and spread onto each tortilla. Arrange chicken over top followed by lettuce, cheese and bruschetta mixture.
  6. Sprinkle jalapeno onto tacos and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  7. Squeeze additional lime juice over top if desired.
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Lightly grill your tortillas before assembling, about 20 seconds per side! Serve with Spanish rice.

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Grilled Chicken Fillet and Zucchini Summer Salad

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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4

servings

Grilled Chicken Fillet and Zucchini Summer Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf Prime® Raised without Antibiotics Chicken Fillets
  • 3small green zucchini, 1 inch bias slice
  • 3small yellow zucchini, 1 inch bias slice
  • 1lbs asparagus, trimmed
  • 1lemon, juiced and divided
  • ¼cup roasted garlic and parmesan bread dipper oil
  • 1tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
  • 1tbsp Italian seasoning
  • ½tbsp thyme, chopped
  • Parmesan
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  2. In a large bowl combine chicken, oil, seasoning and half the lemon juice. Toss well to combine.
  3. Grill chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side turning frequently until a temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove from grill and set aside.
  4. Grill zucchini and asparagus until tender / crisp and allow to cool.
  5. Place vegetables and chicken in a large bowl. Pour parmesan oil over top with thyme and remaining lemon juice and toss well to coat. Arrange onto a large platter.
  6. Garnish with parmesan cheese. Serve with grilled Garlic bread.
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Chill this dish before serving for a cool summer evening dinner.

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Chilled Grilled Chicken and Tortellini Salad

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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15

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Serves
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4 to 6

servings

Chilled Grilled Chicken and Tortellini Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics Chicken Fillets
  • 1600g pkg cheese filled tortellini, cooked, drained and chilled
  • 1500ml jar Muffuletta antipasto, prepared
  • 1200g container mini bocconcini cheese
  • 2tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1lemon, juiced
  • 1tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
  • 1tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Parmesan cheese
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  2. In a large bowl toss chicken with oil and seasoning.
  3. Grill chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side turning frequently until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove from grill and slice each fillet into thirds.
  4. In another large bowl combine tortellini, muffuletta mix, chicken, lemon juice and basil. Toss well to coat.
  5. Transfer onto a large platter. Garnish with parmesan cheese and extra basil.
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Make ahead! Make salad the night before and refrigerate in an airtight container.

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Maple Bacon Winter Salad

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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4

servings

Maple Bacon Winter Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon
  • 1 ½cup cubed sweet potato, roasted
  • 2cups purple kale, shredded
  • 2 ½cup baby greens
  • ½cup pecans, toasted
  • ½cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½cup fresh pomegranate

    • Dressing:

  • 4tbsp (60ml) good quality olive oil
  • 3tbsp (45ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½tbsp (22ml) maple syrup
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook bacon for 12 to 14 minutes or until crisp and a temperature of 165ºF is reached. Remove from baking sheet and blot with paper towel. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. In a large bowl combine kale, greens, pecans, cheese and pomegranate. Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together until well combined. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Arrange onto platter.
  4. Roughly chop bacon and sprinkle over top. Serve immediately.
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