Chicken Salad Recipe – Grape And Pecan Chicken Salad – How To Make Chicken Salad

Prep: 10 mins – Total: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 large poached chicken breasts cold
• 1 cup red grapes halved
• 3/4 cup pecans roughly chopped
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 3 green onions sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Dice the chicken into 1 inch cubes.
2. Toss together the chicken, grapes, pecans, celery, green onions, tarragon, and parsley in a large bowl.
3. In a small bow, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.
4. Add the mayo mixture to the rest of the ingredients and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
5. The chicken salad can be served immediately but is best if it’s left to sit in the fridge overnight so that the flavors have time to fully meld.
6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Cashews And Grapes Turkey Salad – Turkey Salad With Grapes And Cashews – How To Make Cashew Turkey Salad

Total Time – 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard
• 3 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 1 cup halved green grapes
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Lettuce leaves

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt and mustard. Add turkey, grapes, celery, cashews and green onions; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

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Red Grape Relish And Balsamic Steak Recipe – Balsamic Steak Recipe – Balsamic Steak With Grape Relish Recipe

Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 beef top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick and 1 pound) 
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette, divided
• 2-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 4 green onions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

1. Place steak in a shallow dish; add 1/2 cup vinaigrette and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss grapes with green onions and cheese.
2. Drain beef, discarding marinade. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
3. Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with grape relish and remaining vinaigrette.

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Grape And Cream Cheese Appetizers – Cheese And Grapes Appetizers – Grape Appetizer Recipe

Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces sliced almonds (about 1 cup)
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, room temperature
• Appetizer skewers or toothpicks
• 1 to 1-1/4 pounds seedless red or green grapes, rinsed and patted dry

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275°. Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely chopped (do not overprocess). Spread in a 15x10x1-in. pan; bake until golden brown, 6-9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a shallow bowl; cool slightly.
2. In another bowl, mix cream cheese, blue cheese, parsley and cream until blended. Insert a skewer into each grape. Roll grapes in cheese mixture, then in almonds; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

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Pickled Grapes Recipe – Sweet And Spicy Pickled Grapes – How To Make Pickled Grapes

Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 5 cups seedless red grapes
• 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), halved
• 4 whole star anise
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons mustard seed
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups white wine vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1-1/2 teaspoons canning salt

Directions

1. Pack grapes into four hot 1-pint jars to within 1-1/2 in. of the top. Divide jalapenos, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, coriander seeds and mustard seed among jars.
2. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, vinegar, water, wine and canning salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 3 cups, 15-18 minutes.
3. Carefully ladle hot liquid over grape mixture, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
4. Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

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Grape And Spiced Cran-Apple Jam Recipe – Grape And Apple Conserve Recipe – How To Make Cran-Apple Grape Conserve

Total Time: 120 mins

Ingredients

• 6 whole cloves
• 6 whole allspice berries
• 8 cups seedless red grapes
• 6 cups sugar
• 4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped (about 4 cups)
• 4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice plus enough water to equal 1 cup
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 medium tart apple, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)

Directions

1. Make a spice bag by placing cloves and allspice berries on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string.
2. In a stockpot, combine next 6 ingredients. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture begins to thicken, about 45 minutes. Add shredded apple; simmer until thickened, 35-45 minutes longer (mixture will thicken more after cooling). Discard spice bag.
3. Carefully ladle hot mixture into 10 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
4. In batches, place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

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