Ferris Wheel Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and visually stunning Ferris Wheel Chicken Salad—a playful, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate! This wholesome recipe features a base of crisp mixed salad greens artfully arranged in a circular "ferris wheel" design, topped with tender shredded chicken and an array of colorful, nutrient-packed toppings like sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, red onion, juicy corn kernels, dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese. A sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds adds the perfect crunch, while a homemade honey-lemon Dijon dressing ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect for entertaining, meal prep, or a light and satisfying lunch, guaranteeing a delightful burst of flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by assembling the salad dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
Arrange the mixed salad greens in a large circular platter or bowl to create the base layer of the 'Ferris Wheel'. Split them evenly around to resemble spokes if desired.
Place shredded or diced cooked chicken in a circular pattern over the greens, leaving space for additional toppings.
Evenly distribute the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion slices, sweet corn kernels, dried cranberries, feta cheese crumbles, and toasted sliced almonds in individual sections or layers around the chicken and greens.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the entire salad evenly or provide it on the side for serving.
Give the salad a gentle toss right before serving if preferred or allow diners to enjoy the creative presentation and self-serve.
Serve immediately and enjoy the playful and delicious flavors of your Ferris Wheel Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.7 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 2272 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.3 g | ||
| Protein | 168.1 g | 336% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 558 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3021 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
