Fancy Florida Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Fancy Florida Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salad mixture; 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled; 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced in large chunks; 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained,sliced into rounds; 12 lettuce leaves or 12 mixed salad greens (choose fancy looking ones); 4 vine ripened tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges each; 24 pitted black olives (any type you prefer); blue cheese dressing; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light is fine); 1/2 cup sour cream (light is fine); 3 tablespoons skim milk; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 2/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

salad mixture
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced in large chunks
1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained,sliced into rounds
12 lettuce leaves or 12 mixed salad greens (choose fancy looking ones)
4 vine ripened tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges each
24 pitted black olives (any type you prefer)
blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise (light is fine)
1/2 cup sour cream (light is fine)
3 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
2/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled

1
Mix together the cooked bacon, chicken chunks, and hearts of palm round in a large bowl.
2
Mix together the mayo, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, and salt in a blender for about 30 seconds.
3
Add blue cheese to the dressing and pulse just a few seconds- so there are still some chunks.
4
Toss with chicken mixture, cover and chill several hours.
5
Set lettuce leaves onto 6 serving plates (about 2 large leaves a plate- or whatever you need to cover the plate attractively).
6
Place a mound of the chicken mixture on top of the lettuce.
7
Set tomato wedges around the chicken mound in a spiral pattern.
8
Garnish with black olives.

1109

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salad mixture, 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled, 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced in large chunks, 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained,sliced into rounds, and more.

Yes, Fancy Florida Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fancy Florida Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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