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Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - labradors - 03-04-2013
This yum-worthy recipe was on the back of a package of dates that I bought today. Going to give it a try Wednesday or Thursday.
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Palm Springs Fruit Salad
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Pitted dates, sliced
- 4 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cooled
- 2 Large Oranges
- 1 Pineapple
- 2 Kiwi fruits
- Mint sprigs to garnish
- Remove peel and seeds from oranges.
- Slice oranges into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
- Peel and quarter the pineapple.
- Slice pineapple into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Peel the kiwi fruits.
- Slice the kiwi fruits into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Arrange oranges, kiwi and pineapple on 4 salad plates.
- Meanwhile, tear chicken into strips.
- Toss the chicken and the dates with the Orange Mint Yogurt Dressing (recipe below).
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions arranged evenly on each serving plate.
- Garnish with mint sprigs.
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Plain, low-fat yogurt
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Tsp Orange peel, grated
- 1 1/2 Tsp Candied ginger, finely chopped
- 1/8 Tsp Salt
- 1 Dash Cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 Tsp Fresh mint
- Whisk together all ingredients until well combined.
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - BarbaraS - 03-04-2013
Wow Labs, that looks absolutely delish! And after redoing some cabinets with slide drawers, my Hubby found my Mom's Date Nut Bread recipe I thought I lost forever and need some dried dates for that.
They are talking about dried dates, right?
Barbara
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - Trixxee - 03-04-2013
All of that sounds delicious, Labs. A few strawberries added would be a nice touch too! (It's strawberry season here right now).
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - labradors - 03-04-2013
@Barbara: Yes. In fact, the recipe was from the back of a 2 1/2-pound bag of Mariani dates.
@Trixxee: Strawberries would be good, too, and they are also available here, right now. Maybe I'll get some of those, as well.
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - cjs - 03-04-2013
oh my, that does look good, labs.
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - foodfiend - 03-04-2013
As soon as it warms up a bit, if it EVER warms up, I'll be making this. Thanks for posting, Labs.
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - Mare749 - 03-05-2013
That does sound good, labs. Thanks!
This might not appeal to everyone's taste, but when I was a kid, my mom used to stuff dried dates with peanut butter. Since I grew up eating this, I love it, but can only eat one or two because the dates are so sweet.
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - cjs - 03-05-2013
The way I like p.butter, I'd probably like that also, Maryann.
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - labradors - 03-05-2013
Quote:
This might not appeal to everyone's taste, but when I was a kid, my mom used to stuff dried dates with peanut butter. Since I grew up eating this, I love it, but can only eat one or two because the dates are so sweet.
How about THIS, then, Maryann? It's one of the things I found while searching for date recipes last night.
Re: Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad - Mare749 - 03-05-2013
Labs, I can't get to the page for some reason.
