Southern Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 CUPS MIXED SALAD GREENS; 2 PLUM TOMATOES CORED; 1/2 AVOCADO SLICED THICKLY; 1/2 CUP WIDE SHRED MONTEREY JACK CHEESE & 1/2 CUP WIDE SHRED CHEDDAR; 1 CUP POTATO STIX; 3/4 CUP OF COOKED CRISP SLICED THICK BACON PEICES; 3/4 CUP OF SHREDDED/CUBED DELI HAM (I.E. VIRGINIA HAM OR HONEY; 8 CHICKEN TENDERLOINS BREADED COOOKED; 2 HARD BOILED AGGS, SLICED; 1/4 CUP CARROT CURLS; 1/2 CUP LARGE DICED CUCUMBER; HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Servings: persons

8 CUPS MIXED SALAD GREENS
2 PLUM TOMATOES CORED
1/2 AVOCADO SLICED THICKLY
1/2 CUP WIDE SHRED MONTEREY JACK CHEESE & 1/2 CUP WIDE SHRED CHEDDAR
1 CUP POTATO STIX
3/4 CUP OF COOKED CRISP SLICED THICK BACON PEICES
3/4 CUP OF SHREDDED/CUBED DELI HAM (I.E. VIRGINIA HAM OR HONEY
8 CHICKEN TENDERLOINS BREADED COOOKED
2 HARD BOILED AGGS, SLICED
1/4 CUP CARROT CURLS
1/2 CUP LARGE DICED CUCUMBER
HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

1
YOU CAN EITHER PURCHASE ALREADY COOKED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS AT YOUR LOCAL SUPERMARKET OR EGG DIP AND COAT WITH CORN FLAKE CRUMBS, FRY AND DRAIN, SET ASIDE TO COOL. COOK BACON SLOWLY UNTIL CRISP, DRAIN AND COOL, WHILE BACON IS COOKING BOIL EGGS, DRAIN PEEL AND CHILL.
2
SEPERATE GREENS AND WASH --USE SALAD SPINNER SET ASIDE,
3
DICE CUCUMBER, SHAVE CARROT CURLS, SLICE TOMATOE,HALVE AVOCADO AND CUT INTO LARGE PEICES.
4
SHRED CHEESE W HAND SHREDDER FOR THICK CONSISTENCY SHRED EACH TYPE SEPERATELY AND KEEP IN TWO SEPERATE BOWLS.
5
JULIENNE HAM SLICES.
6
WHEN READY TO ASSEMBLE, TOSS GREENS IN BOWL (EXCEPT THE AVOCADO), ADD ALL VEGETABLES, POTATO STIX, HAM AND CHEESES, EGG SLICES AND AVOCADO -ADD BACON PIECES,GRIND FRESH PEPPER, PLACE CHICKEN TENDERLOINS ON TOP, SERVE WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING AND WARM CROISSANTS TOPPED WITH HONEY BUTTER.

1275

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Protein

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 CUPS MIXED SALAD GREENS, 2 PLUM TOMATOES CORED, 1/2 AVOCADO SLICED THICKLY, 1/2 CUP WIDE SHRED MONTEREY JACK CHEESE & 1/2 CUP WIDE SHRED CHEDDAR, and more.

Yes, Southern Fried 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!

Southern Fried Chicken Salad

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