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Italian Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Wedding Shower Overall User Rating: 
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Taste the dressing first!!!
06/20/2008 at 10:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The chicken salad is great. Everyone loves it. But taste the dressing before you put it on the whole salad because I think it's terrible. Threw it away. I used and olive oil vinagrette instead and it was wonderful!
Very disappointing
06/09/2008 at 09:33pm
User: Buffy from Jackson, NJ User Rating:
I thought this recipe would be a good idea for a light dinner on a scorching 95 degree night. Followed the recipe to a "T" and what a disappointment! My son summed it up best when he took a bite and said, "You brought home those beautiful rotisserie chickens and THIS is what you turned them into???" The chicken salad had absolutely no discernible flavor, even though I used high-end olive oil and good quality red wine vinegar to make the dressing. You know it's a bad one when the husband asks you get out some crushed red pepper flakes so he could give it a flavor boost in some way! I won't make this again. Sorry, Giada.
The best
06/06/2008 at 04:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The best chicken salad ever!!!
Chicken Salad
05/18/2008 at 11:30am
User: MaryEllen from Lynn, MA User Rating:
Instant hit at lunch. Easy for me to make very healthy and everyone really enjoyed it.
Love this
05/11/2008 at 01:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really liked this as an alternative to mayonaise based chicken salad recipes. Its the perfect dish for a spring/summer night
bad, bad, bad
05/10/2008 at 11:22am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this recipe looked so good when i saw it on giada's show. went and bought the ingredients (which weren't cheap by the time i was done) and made the chicken salad. i was so disappointed. the flavor was terrible. i ended up throwing the entire mess out.
Absolut Hit!!!!!!
05/10/2008 at 08:19am
User: corina from corpus christi, TX User Rating:
I made this for a small gathering it was perfect. The only alterations I made was instead of roasted peppers, I used fresh bell peppers. I sauteed them in olive oil, when softened, I removed from pan and patted off excess oil. Also, I used sliced almonds and crunched up a little.
versitle!
04/06/2008 at 11:21am
User: maria from Pensacola, FL User Rating:
Very easy, and delicious. First time served in lettuce cups, second time put the whole thing lettuce and all in warm pita bread. Third time tossed the salad without the lettuce with cooled penne pasta and made a room temp chicken pasta salad - GREAT!
Uh-may-zing!
01/12/2008 at 02:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is sooo good! It has got to be one of my favorite things to eat. It's really easy to make, and everyone loves it. It is one of the best things. The combination of flavors is fantastic. You can substiture lots of things, like diferent kinds of chicken. It is very healthy, very colorful, and very delicious. It is definitly on my top 5 favorite dishes. Probably number one.
Delicioso, easy and just wonderful!!
01/02/2008 at 02:10am
User: sand from seattle, WA User Rating:
this is just a wounderful recipie and cant belive how fast it is to make. To save time in cooking the chicken, I go to costco and buy their roasted chicken and just foloow the recipie. another way that i like to serve it is on toastadas, I also add jalapeno to spice it up!! thank you Giada for your recipies!!
Simply fantastic
11/29/2007 at 03:31pm
User: jennifer from baltimore, MD User Rating:
I knew this would be a winner and it didn't disappoint. Simply outstanding. Everybody loved it. Served with a lemon orzo pine nut salad and warm ciabatta rolls.
Great Salad!!!!
09/14/2007 at 07:29pm
User: Star from Helotes, TX User Rating:
Made this for an Elementary School Teacher Luncheon and they have 5 Staff Members, I bet everyone of them had asked me for the recipe! Thanks!!!!
super chicken
08/17/2007 at 01:53pm
User: katie from La Mesa, CA User Rating:
I really like the way the flavors blended together. This dish is also really light. I did change it up a little by making it a pennie. I added some cheese and grille it on bread.
simply delicious
08/08/2007 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this recipe several times already and have gotten rave reviews!! If you want something that is good and light, this for you!! ENJOY
Delicious
07/31/2007 at 09:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a really nice change from traditional, mayonaise based, chicken salad. You could also make it from left overs if you needed to use them up. I roasted my own peppers which added a little time to the cooking process but was worth it. I also made less than the recipe called for and it reduced really easily. I will make this again..
Delicious
07/30/2007 at 05:16pm
User: Fran from Westerville, OH User Rating:
Wow, Italian Chicken is an excellent find. I have used it at baby and wedding showers. Go to the Italian market and pick up small phillo dough cups.These cups make an excellent presentation and allows the sald to be finger food. Bake the cups according to the directions on the box and fill with the chicken salad. Because the phillo dough absorbs the dressing I add alittle more honey. Also, I only pour 1/3 of the dressing onto the salad , let it sit in the refrig and add more to taste. Having the salad in the lettuce would mean fewer calories. IT also makes a great treat when the Mid Life Mamas artist get together for drinks.
Simply Delicious
07/30/2007 at 02:54pm
User: MIKE from martinsburg, WV User Rating:
This is a staple at my house. Always on hand and always delicious.
yum
07/25/2007 at 01:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I did not do the lettuce cups, instead I just mixed it all together with some spinach. I also did not really measure anything out because I made a scaled down verison. It was terrific.
great salad - awful dressing
07/08/2007 at 11:55am
User: Nancy from West Hills, CA User Rating:
Loved the salad mixture, I roasted boneless,skinless chicken breasts and grilled the peppers. The flavor combination in the salad is wonderful, however the dressing is just awful. Luckily, some of my luncheon guest were early, they tasted the dressing with me, and there was no saving it. I had some italian vinegrette I had made earlier in the week, used that and the salad was great.
It was okay
07/02/2007 at 05:22pm
User: Cecelia from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I did not like the vinaigrette at all. Too much vinager. I feel like I wasted my ingredients and my time. I was really hoping to have an alternative to mayo based chicken salad, but it didnt work for me. I threw the whole thing away. Sorry Giada.
Italian Chicken Salad
06/05/2007 at 04:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't always care for the traditional mayo-based chicken salad and really wanted to try this recipe. I made it for a visit from my boyfriend's family....they all loved it! I poached my own chicken breasts in onion and garlic rather than use the rotisserie chicken (save $$$) and it was just as moist and flavorful. I omitted the capers and used grated parmesan and served it with crusty italian bread and a caprese salad. It was wonderful, they all think I am a great cook. Thanks Giada!!
Light and tasty
05/27/2007 at 09:55pm
User: Kristi from Westminster, CO User Rating:
This is a great change from traditional chicken salad. Very light and tasty for warm summer nights. I served this for an appetizer party and received great reviews. This will stay on the top of the list for summer parties.
Wonderful
05/25/2007 at 02:11pm
User: Natasha from camp lejeune, NC User Rating:
This is fantastic, you have to try it!
Refreshing Surprise
05/23/2007 at 12:00pm
User: Beverly from Cottonwood, AZ User Rating:
Quick & Easy to make. Great for a party. Chicken mixture keeps well when not put in the cups ahead of time.
Terrific recipe
05/22/2007 at 12:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I recently made this for a wedding shower for 18 guests.It seemed as though using rotisserie chickens would be both expensive and wasteful, especially since most people don't like dark meat in chicken salad. I bought eight large chicken breast halves with skin and bone and roasted them rubbed with olive oil, salt and pepper. When cool, removed skin and bones and shredded. A bit messy, but provided a lot of delicious, moist meat.
Wow ! Super Chicken Salad
05/18/2007 at 03:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada,, you did it again. My daughter made this for our Mother's Day Brunch and it was wonderful. Light, very flavorful and the textures and colors were so pretty in the sweet lettuce cups. We all had seconds and there were happy smiles all around.
Chicken salad
05/15/2007 at 07:21pm
User: John from Columbus, IN User Rating:
Excellent refreshing meal, easy to prepare and simple to add items as desired for your personal touch
italian chicken salad w/lettuce cups
05/12/2007 at 01:20pm
User: JULIE from Chrisney, IN User Rating:
I love all the ingredients and thought they would be even better together but this chicken salad did not turn out as well as I hoped. The dressing was to twangy for my taste the first time we ate chicken salad but the next day it was better. In all honesty I won't make this again.
Easy, versatile and delicious!
05/09/2007 at 05:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe scores 5 stars on all counts: ease, adaptability and taste. EASY: It takes less than 10 minutes to put together, you can make it ahead and chill, and you can use ready-made store bought ingredients. VERSATILE: You can change the ingredients. My husband doesn't like capers and I don't eat cheese and the recipe was great without them. You can serve it in lettuce cups, on crusty french baguette, in a bread bowl or on top of chopped lettuce. The presentation can change according to the occasion. TASTE: Absolutely delicious! It tastes fresh just like you made it from scratch, and no one will know you didn't roast the chicken! A+++ Giada!
Tastes great
05/09/2007 at 05:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was pretty easy to make for me as I have a 3 month old baby and need to cook while he's sleeping. It tastes wonderful and I even used it in a sandwich the next day for lunch!
Yummy & Easy
05/05/2007 at 08:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so easy to prepare and yummy.....Made it several times already. Bridal shower, baby shower, office pot luck, picnics.....Everyone thinks I am a Filino-Italian woman!
Excellent!!!
04/21/2007 at 12:57pm
User: Emily from Colorado Springs, CO User Rating:
I loved this recipe and it was a big hit with my friends. I made them in to little crossiant sandwiches instead of the lettuce cups and they turned out really well.
YUMMO!
04/15/2007 at 06:28pm
User: Carrie from South Windsor, CT User Rating:
This chicken salad was delicious. I made it for a baptism luncheon, everyone loved it. Lots of wonderful flavors. I served the chicken salad on croissants. This one is a keeper! Thanks Giada:)
Very tasty
03/31/2007 at 04:56pm
User: Cathy from Spokane, WA User Rating:
I substituted cooked shrimp for the chicken and used Belgian endive cups to serve it in. I skipped the shaved Parmesan cheese but think feta might be good in this shrimp version. Another note: the dressing recipe made a ton--approximately a pint. I added an extra tsp of honey as it seemed pretty acidic. Altogether a very nice appetizer to serve at a wine tasting presented on a lettuce lined platter with the extra in a bowl in the middle for dipping.
Great and light!
03/10/2007 at 05:40am
User: Danelle from Fribourg, OTHER User Rating:
I love this recipe, its so tasty and very light. I will add this to my favorites! You must try it.
great salad
02/28/2007 at 06:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
perfect for a light lunch
A family favorite!
01/23/2007 at 05:01pm
User: Tania from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
I make this all the time, and it is always a hit! I usually don't make the sweet dressing, just a regular vinegarette, and it comes out well.
Easy to make, delicious
01/19/2007 at 03:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Don't be intimidated by the number of ingredients on the list - looks like a lot of work. I'm not a cook but still managed to make a great delicious and healthy salad. I was impressed by the way it turned out, and so did my guests. It's going to be one of my signature dishes.
Perfection!
01/09/2007 at 12:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this several times and it could not be easier! Such a great combintaion of flavors!
The most awesome chicken salad!
11/25/2006 at 11:16pm
User: Heather from Cleveland, NC User Rating:
This is by far one of the best chicken salads I have ever eaten! It isn't mayonnaise-based, so you cut out a lot of fat. The rotisserie chicken I used from the grocery store deli gave it so much flavor. The almonds added a nice crunch. It is a very refreshing lunch when eaten with the bibb lettuce. I served mine with a bowl of soup. Everyone wanted the recipe!
easy and flavorful
11/16/2006 at 02:44pm
User: LINDA from OFallon, MO User Rating:
this was great to take as a dish to a trivia night. everyone loved it. easy to make with tons of flavor.
MMMmmmmmm....... luvd it!
10/12/2006 at 07:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made a small batch today for a couple of friends and it was GREAT! I used only one chicken and one head of butter lettuce, but I went half on the dressing. I also offered it in halved whole wheat pita breads for my friends that are not too keen on eating a lettuce wrap! They asked for seconds!!! I've discovered a keeper! Thanx Giada!!!
super fantastic
09/20/2006 at 11:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved this dish.I had some leftovers,so the next day I toasted, and scooped out the inside of Italian bread,put the chicken salad on it and wow!! fantastic.
Wonderful recipe!
09/11/2006 at 01:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made a double batch of this recipe for a function and it was it hit! There were no leftovers and I got many compliments on how flavorful it was. It was served with cresent rolls rather than lettuce and I omitted the capers. It was great and I would definitely make it again. Though I made a double batch, I only used 3 store bought rotisserie chickens and that yielded about 15 cups of shredded chicken and it was plenty!
Light and Refreshing Chicken Salad
09/02/2006 at 11:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent light meal. My whole family loved it.
Delicious
08/30/2006 at 12:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was awesome and really liked it because it didn't call for mayo. I left the almonds out and still loved it.
Awesome
08/26/2006 at 03:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so delicious. I make a batch and have it for a few days for sandwiches or as an appetizer on endive. So good and healthy!
SISTER BIRTHDAY PARTY
08/21/2006 at 02:52pm
User: ALICE from WEST COLUMBIA, SD User Rating:
MY NEICE MADE THIS SALAD AND ORDER'S FOR HER MOTHERS 86 BIRTHDAY LUNCHING IN DECATOR GA. YUMMY YUMMY!!!!!!
V. Tasty and Refreshing
08/13/2006 at 02:48pm
User: James from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
Easier to make than i thought it would be - just had to watch the almonds so they wouldn't burn. Trader Joe's makes a great canned Yellow and Red Pepper that made this quite simple.
Needed a little "spark"
08/11/2006 at 12:25pm
User: LUANN from scarsdale, NY User Rating:
Basically a good recipe but it was a little bland for my taste. I added some additional capers with about 1 tbsp of their liquid, some fresh lemon zest, and then added some additional salt and pepper into the whole mix.
Needed more flavor
08/07/2006 at 10:50am
User: MARY from Boston, MA User Rating:
I made it as the recipe suggested and it was just ok. I even use top quality olive oil. I added some bananna peppers and their juice to give it some kind of kick. Not that it needed a spice to it but it definitely needed something.
Party Pleaser
08/05/2006 at 09:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this salad twice and it has been a huge hit both times. Today is was one of five salads I served for a Bridal shower and it was the favorite. I refered people to foodnetwork for the recipe at least six of my guests.
Awesome!
08/03/2006 at 12:47pm
User: Frances from Marietta, GA User Rating:
I made this recipe and brought it to a friend's house for a get-together...it was a TOTAL HIT! Everyone wanted to know where I got the recipe....Thanks Giada!
Yummy!
08/02/2006 at 08:28am
User: Loretta from Oxford, FL User Rating:
Just loved this salad! It was so good it was hard to believe it was so easy to make. Couldn't find butter lettuce but substituted a ready made spring mix salad and it was still just as delicious.
Fantastic!!
08/01/2006 at 11:03pm
User: Jessica from Wichita, KS User Rating:
I did all the recipes for this show in under an hour! I was beyond impressed with the simplicity and sublime flavor of this salad!
Delicious!!
07/31/2006 at 12:49pm
User: Barb from Fort Collins, CO User Rating:
A friend and I made this for an Italian theme party and boy was it a hit! The combination of flavors and textures were absolutely fabulous. The light vinaigrette really complemented this delicious salad. This recipe is a keeper that I will make again and again. Thanks Giada!
Fantasitic!
07/30/2006 at 04:56pm
User: Renee from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
I prepared this recipe to take on a lake trip. It was a hit! This recipe would be great for a picnic. I made this 1 day ahead and found that the flavors married wonderfully. I cut the recipe down to 1/3 and found that I had plenty for 6 adults. Wonderful and easy.
Everyone loves it!
07/28/2006 at 01:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this recipe several times this summer for both family and friends. I add my own "touches" to the basic recipe and everyone who has tried it has loved it. This is a great basic, cool summertime dish and is easily adaptable to suit individual tastes. Enjoy!
Takes a while, but worth it
07/21/2006 at 06:11pm
User: Bethiny from Harrisonburg, VA User Rating:
This took me forever (or one hour) to make, but it is seriously the best chicken salad you could possibly make. I also added sauteed sun dried tomatoes and it's a good decision if you enjoy their taste as well.
Awesome!
07/21/2006 at 03:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these for a "girls night" & everyone loved them! They're nice & light. Perfect for summer entertaining!
Super Summer Dish!
07/19/2006 at 06:07pm
User: Ingrid from Albany, NY User Rating:
I made this recipe for my sister's bridal shower and it was an instant hit. Several people wanted the recipe and everyone raved about the taste. It is perfect to make on a hot summer day! I did not have the lettuce leaves, so I used endive instead. It worked great. I highly recommend this recipe!
nice change for "chicken salad"
07/13/2006 at 02:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great combination of ingredients. Really interesting flavor!
phenomenal
07/11/2006 at 07:40pm
User: patricia from pensacola, FL User Rating:
I mde this for a get together and everyone loved it@ It made great leftovers for sandwhiches too!
Light and Delicious
06/23/2006 at 05:02pm
User: stephanie from rex, GA User Rating:
This chicken salad is great. A wonderful alternative to heavier chicken salads with mayo. The vinaigrette dressing gives it a nice tangy flavor.
Full of flavor
06/23/2006 at 04:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I served this at my sister-in-law's baby shower. It was wonderful. So full of flavor. I will make it again for guests or just the family. Thanks Giada!
Very Good
06/21/2006 at 04:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I grew up eating mayo-based chicken salad but I have found lateley that I actually prefer vinegar and oil-based salads better and this is the best one I have come across yet. The combinations of textures, tastes, aromas and colors in this salad are very appealing to all the senses. It's not too sharp or vinegary and has an almost undetectable hint of sweetness from the honey and roasted peppers. This recipe is perfect.
So flavorful!
06/21/2006 at 02:38pm
User: Sarah from Warren, MI User Rating:
This is such a wonderful and unique chicken salad. I love the departure from the traditional mayonnaise base by using an olive oil-based vinaigrette. I actually made mine with Giada's Basil Vinaigrette instead of the Red Wine Vinaigrette called for (I had it on hand from her Orange and Arugula Salad) and it went very nicely. I also omitted the flat-leaf parsley because I didn't have any on hand. In an effort to make mine a bit lighter, I used about 1/2 of the dressing called for and it was still delicious. The roasted red and yellow peppers add delicious flavor and lots of nutrients, but I have to say the roasted almonds were my favorite part--the roasting really intensifies their flavor and lends a wonderful crunch. Fabulous!
Yum!
06/20/2006 at 05:16pm
User: KRISTINE from berwyn, IL User Rating:
This was easy and delicious! I made this for a bridal shower and everyone loved it.
Nice variation
06/17/2006 at 04:36pm
User: Danielle from Yorba Linda, CA User Rating:
I used this recipe in place of my standard chicken salad recipe for a sandwich, and my husband and I loved it. Tossing the salad in vinaigrette instead of stirring in mayonnaise makes it perfect for a picnic. We had leftover chicken salad the next day--jsut as good.
Pretty good!
06/16/2006 at 02:27pm
User: Lisa from Manassass, VA User Rating:
Light, tasty, and rather easy to make. Try it!
With a "Twist"
06/15/2006 at 12:01pm
User: JEANNINE from Clinton, NJ User Rating:
Made it....loved it....then decided to make quesadillas and used this salad along with Mexican cheese....really delish.
YUMMMM
06/13/2006 at 02:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This sounds soooo fantastic.All those WONDERFUL flavors.Delicious.
The most delicous salad ever!
06/12/2006 at 11:59pm
User: Shanice from North Augusta, SC User Rating:
Giada u rock at cooking salad please keep coming up with new tasty ones just like this one!
kathslatts
06/12/2006 at 10:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was great! I forgot the dressing, but mixed it all with whole wheat couscous and it was wonderful! I can't wait to share with friends.
SIMPLE AND QUICK
06/10/2006 at 04:47pm
User: ADRIENNE from TUCSON, AZ User Rating:
YUMMY CHICKEN SALAD. TASTES GREAT WITH LITTLE EFFORT.
So good!
06/08/2006 at 02:07pm
User: Michelle from aurora, CO User Rating:
I made this for my best friend's bridal shower, and it got rave reviews! Everyone loved it!
easy and tasty
04/24/2006 at 11:42pm
User: Debbie from Bellevue, WA User Rating:
Great recipe. Full of flavors and a fun dish
Excellent and Healthy
04/24/2006 at 04:17am
User: Christine from Reno, NV User Rating:
I leave out the capers (not a caper fan) and this is a healthy and refreshing meal for any occasion.
Quick Tips
04/13/2006 at 05:59pm
User: Kristen from Peoria, IL User Rating:
Loved this one. I make it on Sunday afternoon's and eat it for lunch all week! To save time I use a normal red pepper (not roaster) and I use sliced almonds (not toasted). It makes it just a little bit easier to grab the ingredients and chop away. Sometimes I also use a tortill and make a wrap! Grazie!
The Best
03/18/2006 at 01:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I did not make the whole recipe. I had 2 leftover cooked chicken breasts. It made enough for a lunch for 3 people. It was great. I didn't measure exactly anything. I used green onions and didn't have capers. Make the dressing. It is awesome. I believe it is the same dressing Giada uses on her Italian Antipasto Salad and I had it leftover. Make the whole recipe of dressing because you will love it on any salad. Every recipe of Giada's I have tried I have to rate with 5 stars. Great job Giada.
my husband who hates chicken salad loved it
03/16/2006 at 08:19am
User: lisa from Marne, MI User Rating:
I used this for a finger food bridal shower feast. Everyone loved it! Instead of using the lettuce leaves, I used the predone phyllo cups found in the freezer section. Recipe was easier than expected, colourful and very delicious. Even my husband who turns up his nose at chicken salad loved it and wants it again.
omg!
02/02/2006 at 12:10am
User: REHANA from plant city, FL User Rating:
this was SUCHHHHHHH a good recipe! I am really glad that I made it. I made it last year and am now back on the website to print it out to give to my friend. Her husband was in LOVE with the recipe and has been begging for it ever since! I love Giada!
YUM YUM
01/20/2006 at 07:31pm
User: Marni from Honolulu, HI User Rating:
This salad is always a winner everytime I make it! I don't use all of the dressing though - it can be a bit oily. Thanks Giada for another great recipe!!
GREAT RECIPE
01/18/2006 at 04:18pm
User: Tracie from Greensboro, NC User Rating:
I made this recipe for our Christmas Eve get together and everyone LOVED it. Easy to make and even better the next day.
Great for none mayo eaters
12/04/2005 at 06:47pm
User: Michelle from W Wareham, MA User Rating:
I did this recipe for my friends bridal shower. I saw it when watching Everday Italian. Everyone loved it because it was not a mayonaise based salad. This is so great for summer parties because it keeps for a long time. I did not put the capers in and it came out wonderful. Everyone needs to try this.
Chicken salad with a cool twist!
10/19/2005 at 11:09am
User: Angela from Bowie, MD User Rating:
I loved this recipe, and so did my husband. It wasn't your usual chicken salad at all. We used the leftovers to make sandwiches on sub rolls, then used with cheese and wheat flour tortillas to make chicken quesadillas. It was great everytime!
A BIG HIT
10/13/2005 at 01:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
my date loved this recipe, but I only gave it 4*s b/c I changed up the recipe a for my own convenience...I didn't really use the dressing b/c I didn't like it. Instead, I used more red wine vinegar and less of the actual dressing. I also roasted my own red and yellow bell pepers and used pre-cooked and pre-cubed chicken instead of shredded.
Excellent
10/13/2005 at 10:54am
User: Cherie from Temecula, CA User Rating:
This main dish was easy to prepare and very flavorful. My entire family enjoyed this meal, age 2 to 61, no easy task! The presentation was colorful and made a nice centerpiece for my table. I enjoyed that it was healthy and I did not give a heavy feeling after finished. I served it with fresh white corn on the cob and Bellini drinks. Awesome!
Italian Chicken Salad
09/23/2005 at 05:53pm
User: beth from lanaster, OH User Rating:
I like this much better than mayo chicken salads and have made it many times. It's great to make and have in the fridge for a quick meal and snacks.
Great picnic salad
09/07/2005 at 01:36pm
User: KRISTIN from 93065, CA User Rating:
I have made this recipe so many times now, I love it! I make it during my kids sport season, so we can have healthy yummy food instead of snack bar nachos or burgers. It's also great on croissant rolls for a heartier meal. My reccomendation would be to shred the chicken while it's hot if you cannot make the recipe right away. It falls off the bone saving you time later if it goes into fridge. Also, save some sauce to moisten later if not eating right away.
Yummy!!
08/25/2005 at 12:31pm
User: Sherry from Austin, TX User Rating:
I used this as an appetizer instead of a salad. Let people make their own lettuce wraps and it was a hit!!
Excellent!
08/23/2005 at 12:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A friend made this dish and I now I crave it! Easy and delicious.
Giada Rocks!
08/13/2005 at 04:39pm
User: MARY from Yuma, AZ User Rating:
This is the best chicken salad I have ever eaten, and I have eaten more than a few. Giada always comes up with the tastiest recipies, including this one. Giada Rocks!
italian chickin salad
08/11/2005 at 07:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
your chickin salad look good and i bet it is really i haven't tried your salad get but i will soon i will make your salad for my brithday
Italian Chicken Salad
08/01/2005 at 01:15pm
User: terri from northville, MI User Rating:
It was great. I served it at a ladies luncheon and got rave reviews. It's just not like other chicken salads. If you use the exact proportions like I did, I had lots more salad than I expected. Perhaps I had larger chickens...?
Crowd Pleaser!
07/29/2005 at 02:14pm
User: Jenny from Henderson, NV User Rating:
I made these for my daughter's first birthday party (mostly grown-ups) and doubled the batch. I made a ton of food, including tried and true favorites, but these were gone first-- almost instantly and people loved them and asked for the recipe! Yummy!
It was a hit
07/07/2005 at 07:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I served this at a picnic, thought it was a perfect recipe and I was right. It was a HUGE hit, my guest wanted me to make more and ship it to him!
wonderful
06/07/2005 at 07:01am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was delicious, and really didn't need the paremsan curls. I would also suggest using it as a filling for a lettuce wrap: It worked wonderfully and could be made in advance for a picnic.
The Love for Chicken!
05/20/2005 at 05:48pm
User: Stephanie from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I look at chicken in a whole new light now! This was very filling, light and somewhat healthy. I served this at my husbands birthday party and it went first.
Beyond delicious!
05/10/2005 at 12:39pm
User: CYNTHIA from Provo, UT User Rating:
I was out of red wine vinegar so I had to use balsamic, but it was wonderful anyway. I made it ahead of time for a luncheon I was hosting. I love the tanginess of this recipe. It must be the lemon juice in the dressing as well as the capers and roasted pepers. A definite keeper. Thanks Giada!
Very good
05/03/2005 at 12:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was easy to make and very good. My husband and I will make this again!!
Nice Change
04/18/2005 at 01:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a nice change from the mayonnaise based chicken salad of my childhood. However, there was a certain pazzaz that I expected and didn't find.
A KEEPER RECIPE
04/12/2005 at 08:51am
User: PAT from Winter Park, FL User Rating:
This chicken salad is so good !!! My husband could not get enough of it. I cut the recipe in half as we are empty nesters and I should have made the full recipe. He ate almost the whole thing !!! I really wanted left overs for lunch the next day. Next time I may double the recipe !!!
Beautiful Presentation
04/09/2005 at 10:36am
User: JILL from Sherrills Ford, NC User Rating:
This was fantastic. It took a little longer to prepare than the 40 min. Shredding the chicken was time consuming,but definitely worth the effort.
I love Giada's recipes!!
03/25/2005 at 08:42am
User: jodi from northfield, NJ User Rating:
This chicken salad is a delicous light alternative to the typical mayo based chicken salads. It is light tasty and so easy to make. I buy the reduced rotissiare (?) chickens from my local market and always have the other ingredients on hand. It's ready in 1-2-3 and easy to make with leftover turkey from holidays too!!
Great Chicken Salad
03/22/2005 at 12:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A great alternative to basic chicken salad. I substitute Splenda in place of honey as I'm counting carbs.
planetelaine
03/16/2005 at 08:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
satisfying and easy
Excellent, Excellent
03/16/2005 at 04:44pm
User: KAY from owings, MD User Rating:
This is such a wonderful salad. I will prepare many, many more times. I especially enjoyed the uniqueness of capers mingled among the other ingredients.
Easy and delicious
03/16/2005 at 09:09am
User: AMY from Reston, VA User Rating:
I made these as appetizers for a quick get together with my neighbors. They were easy, delicious, and disappeared quickly. Everyone appreciated that they were healthy as well.
light &ucious
03/12/2005 at 11:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great with chicken, turkey, shrimp,salmon ect... very good made a day early and put togather as wanted, by the guest