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Fruity Curry Chicken Salad

A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist - great on a croissant or in a honey pita. Note: This salad is ...
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Thai Carrot Salad

I got this carrot salad recipe from the cook at my favorite Thai restaurant in Cincinnati. His carrot salad was one o...
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Curry Pasta Salad

This curry pasta salad is gets a refreshing new spin with raisins, tofu, and nuts. This salad is a very adaptable rec...
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Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

We call this cashew and pear dish "The Good Salad." Whenever I make this salad for guests, I'm always asked for the r...
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Curried Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

This recipe is a low-fat alternative if you are looking for a yummy salad without the mayo! Greek yogurt chicken sala...
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Curry Broccoli Salad

A currified twist on an old standby. Everyone loves broccoli salad!
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Curried Couscous Salad with Bacon

Finally, a couscous salad that is not bland! This salad is a great addition to your summer meal, or as a lunch any ti...
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Chicken Curry Salad

I invented this when I got a sudden craving for chicken curry at 1 AM. It's very easy to make and goes well on cracke...
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Pantry Curried Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Roasted Peppers

This salad is easy to put together if you have a well-stocked pantry. Eat as a side dish with dinner and the leftover...
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Mimis Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad

My mother Joyce, who my children call 'Mimi, is a great Southern cook and has many legendary recipes. This is one of ...
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Chicken Curry Salad in a Hurry

Just a simple no frills chicken salad recipe I came up with. It can be made quickly and easily with most ingredients ...
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Wonderful Chicken Curry Salad

I created this salad for a party last year. It tastes wonderful, and everyone asks for the recipe. Serve on croissant...
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Spinach Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

This is a French-style spinach salad that should satisfy even the meat-lovers at the table. Features bacon lardons, w...
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Quick and Easy Curry Chicken Salad for Lunches

Curry chicken salad is one of my favorite recipes to make ahead for a week of effortless but delicious lunches. This ...
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Cinnamon Curry Tuna Salad

A very simple but delightfully wonderful and versatile tuna salad. Excellent for hors d'oeuvres, it also makes a grea...
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Curry Chicken Pasta Salad

Good for lunch or dinner, this warm-weather pasta salad is a complete meal when served over a bed of lettuce with a s...
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Taco Salad with Lime Vinegar Dressing

This is a quick-to-throw-together taco salad that even picky family members will eat, as you can serve any of the ing...
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Chicken Fiesta Salad

This is an attractive and zesty all in one dish. It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. A quick fi...
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Low Carb Tacos

This is a great low-carb alternative to your standard homemade tacos. I love Mexican food and wasn't willing to part ...
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Chicken Taco Salad

This chicken taco salad with spice-rubbed grilled chicken breasts, strips of warm crispy tortilla, and a bean salsa i...
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Easy Black Bean Taco Salad

Perfect for busy nights! My family asks for this black bean taco salad weekly. Optional add-ins: sliced avocado, guac...
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Sues Taco Salad

This taco salad is a great dish for potlucks. It's easy and can be made in advance. Add dressing just before serving.
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Easy Dorito Taco Salad

It is a bit random and there are several different variations of it that you can make, so feel free to adapt it to yo...
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Beef Taco Salad

This taco salad with Western dressing is a favorite at all gatherings. It has been passed down in our family for thre...
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Spicy Dorito Taco Salad

A delicious refreshing taco salad with a tangy twist.
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Quick Taco Salad

This is a simple make-your-own taco salad. Both my kids, ages six and two, LOVE this! I have made this both with two ...
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Broccoli Slaw with Spicy Dressing

This is a tasty broccoli slaw dressing recipe with spices that pack a punch to it.
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Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad

A low-carb, no-sweat, sizzling hot grilled fajita salad. Garnish with lime wedges and finely chopped cilantro, if des...
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Italian Taco Salad

This is a quick and easy salad with lots of taste. Great for a chip dip also.
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Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing

This is a nice twist on a taco salad. It works well for potlucks or family get-togethers.
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Grandma's Easy Turkey Taco Salad

This is an easy recipe that my Grandmother always made. It is simple and delicious. A sprinkle of cheddar cheese is a...
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Turkey Taco Salad

This is a low fat, low calorie ground turkey taco salad. If you have leftover cooked turkey on hand simply chop it up...
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Quick Turkey Taco Salad

This is a great, fast recipe for those nights that you have little time but want a balanced meal. Add beans or olives...
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Taco Bean Salad

This recipe makes a lot and is a complete meal. This is a family recipe and we love to make it in the summer. The dre...
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Low Fat Taco Salad

Super-tasty taco salad without any guilt. The fat-free cottage cheese, flavored with restaurant-style taco sauce, ser...
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Danas Taco Salad

This is my health-oriented twist to my Aunt Linda's recipe. Lentils add fiber and protein without fat and without com...
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Healthier Taco Salad

I created this dish so the kids could still enjoy one of their favorite foods, but with less fat and salt. It passed ...
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Fish Taco Salad

We love fish tacos, but have to cut back on carbs, so this salad completely satisfies fish taco craving. If you're no...
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Vegetarian Taco Salad

Katherine's Famous Vegetarian Taco Salad; layered, so chips don't get soggy! Top with sour cream or guacamole if you'...
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Rio Grande Especial

I serve this as a build-your-own taco salad meal. Start with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and cru...
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Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup

This creamy chicken vegetable soup is pure comfort food and a great way to use leftover chicken. Feel free to play ar...
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Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

Egg drop soup is a favorite of mine. After many trips to different Chinese restaurants to enjoy it, I decided to crea...
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Chef John s Chicken Tortilla Soup

My chicken tortilla soup is not a fast recipe, but it is one of the greatest chicken soup experiences known to man. T...
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Classic Italian Pastina Soup

This classic Italian pastina soup has all the flavors you'd expect from homemade chicken soup.
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Mason Jar Instant Noodles

This tomatillo soup with chicken and jalapeños can be spiced up or tamed down depending on your individual taste. Ke...
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Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup with Honey Sriracha Crackers

This comforting chicken ramen noodle soup is served with homemade honey Sriracha crackers for crunch and extra flavor...
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Instant Pot Thai Chicken Soup

Our recipe for Instant Pot Thai Chicken Soup delivers authentic flavor with a rich base of Swanson Chicken Broth and ...
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Creamy Chicken Ramen Soup with Dill

Feeling fancy, but don't have the energy to make a big dish? Chicken ramen to the rescue! Cook chicken ramen and add ...
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken pot pie soup—talk about a tasty twist on tradition! It has all the things we love about chicken pot pie, bu...
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Instant Pot Chicken Miso Soup

This chicken miso soup is full of fresh ingredients and has the perfect blend of delicious savory flavors!
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This Marry Me Chicken Soup Is a Bowlful of Pure Love

You'll want to put a ring on this recipe.
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This lemon chicken orzo soup is comfort in a bowl. It is so flavorful with tender pieces of chicken in a lemony broth...
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Chicken Zoodle Soup in a Jar

We developed this chicken zoodle soup in a jar, inspired by recipes on TikTok for soup in a jar. It's a great make-ah...
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5 Ingredient Chicken Taco Soup

Using only 5 ingredients this chicken taco soup is the perfect meal on a busy day. A premade rotisserie chicken, chic...
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Boursin Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Delight your family with this rich and creamy boursin chicken and vegetable soup. By using frozen mixed vegetables an...
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Chef John s Mulligatawny Soup

I'm showing you my take on what is considered one of the world's greatest soups. Which was invented, I hear, because ...
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Homemade Chicken Soup

This homemade chicken soup recipe is well worth making — it's good for the body and the soul. How is it that plain ...
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Homemade Dumplings

My mother was one of the best cooks I ever knew. Whenever she made stews we mostly found homemade dumplings in them. ...
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Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

A chicken noodle soup recipe that's a very easy, very good substitute for when you don't have time to make your soup ...
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Caldo de Pollo

This caldo de pollo turned out delicious on my first attempt! I like to serve this chicken vegetable soup with warm c...
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Chicken Tinola

Tinola is an easy, one-pot soup from the Philippines. Chicken, chayote squash (or papaya!), bok choy, and spinach are...
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Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny soup means "pepper water," and curry is the particular ingredient that gives this incredible dish such a...
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

This crockpot tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. It's healthy, too! Don't let the...
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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

This chicken taco soup is similar to chili and tastes wonderful! This recipe is also very adaptable to your personal ...
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Chef Johns Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

This homemade chicken noodle soup is soul-warming and deliciously simple — just chicken and noodles. What makes it ...
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The Best Chicken Soup Ever

This chicken soup with spices and herbs is what my grandmother would make when we didn't feel well. I have doctored i...
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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This Greek lemon chicken soup is a perfect introduction to a full Greek meal or a hearty bowlful for a meal in itself...
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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This wild rice and chicken soup is supremely filling and hearty. I serve this on cold, rainy days with a loaf of home...
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Leftover Roast Chicken Soup

This leftover chicken soup recipe is a great way to get more meals from one chicken! A delicious but light broth with...
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Jewish Chicken Soup

This traditional Jewish chicken soup is good for anything that ails you. It's the absolute best when you've got the f...
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Best Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup

This delicious chicken corn soup is a Dutch favorite complete with rivels (little dumplings). Garnish with chopped fr...
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Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

This easy chicken tortilla soup is a delicious, zesty soup recipe with only 6 canned ingredients! Serve topped with t...
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Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

This chicken and gnocchi soup is so comforting and delicious — it will warm you inside and out. It's one of the bes...
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Kimchi Chicken Melt Sandwich

This kimchi chicken melt sandwich feels a little extra—these flavors will bring your taste buds alive. I’ve doubl...
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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

This grilled chicken sandwich is simple to make with flavorsome marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Crispy ...
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

Buffalo chicken with blue cheese and pepper jack meets grilled cheese! That spicy kick from the buffalo sauce, melted...
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Chicken Parm Sub

In the time it takes to pick up take out and bring it home, you can have warm chicken Parmesan sandwiches ready for y...
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

This crockpot Buffalo chicken is great for hearty sandwiches that will please those who love Buffalo chicken wings. T...
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Rotisserie Chicken Wrap with Strawberries

Are you familiar with the summertime strawberry chicken poppyseed salad? This recipe makes it a wrap, merging the bes...
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Hot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

This hot, creamy chicken sandwich recipe is from my sister. She made these sandwiches for our family reunion, and my ...
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EZ Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fast, easy chicken sandwiches.
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Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

With apples and dried cranberries for color and tang, this dressed-up chicken salad is wonderful on bread triangles o...
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Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffle Sandwich

When you want to impress dinner guests in the most delicious way, try this hot chicken waffle sandwich! The waffle is...
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Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

This is a great way to use leftover grilled chicken breasts from dinner the night before. I like it on wheat. My husb...
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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

This recipe gives you a healthier take on the game day fave so you can get your wing fix – without getting your han...
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Fried Chicken Sandwich

These fried chicken sandwiches are pretty darn close to those Chick-fil-A sandwiches found in the mall food court. I ...
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Peanut Butter and Apple Sandwich

My kids love to spread peanut butter on their apples, so one day I thought I would take a favorite of theirs and just...
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Soft Onion Sandwich Rolls

This is it! I've been through many recipes to come up with this one for perfect onion buns. These are great for BBQ b...
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Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

A very rich, very addicting cookie. Tastes best when cookies are stored in a tight container with several pieces of b...
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Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled cheese with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos-- tastier than the original!
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Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

This is peanut butter and jelly with a twist. The kids will thank you!
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Bacon Jack Chicken Sandwich

These quick chicken sandwiches topped with zesty pepper Jack cheese and crisp bacon are easy to make on the grill. Se...
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Basil Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich

This is a quick and refreshing no cook vegetarian meal. Basil, mozzarella and tomato on Italian bread. Great for thos...
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Vietnamese Sandwich

While teaching English in Asia the past several years, I've been lucky to exchange some delicious and authentic recip...
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Queenie's Killer Tomato Bagel Sandwich

This tomato bagel is a pleasant breakfast treat. It's easy to prepare and totally portable!
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Mama's Best Broiled Tomato Sandwich

A broiled sandwich, made of fresh seasoned tomatoes, with an Italian taste. A perfect match for soup.
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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

These EASY to make cookies are absolutely fantastic. Moist and chewy - can't stop at one, or two
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The Best Veggie Sandwich

A local restaurant used to serve a version of this sandwich but when they discontinued it, I experimented and made it...
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Slow Cooker Philly Steak Sandwich Meat

This crockpot Philly cheese steak recipe uses beef sirloin, but it can be made using lower-grade roasts. The meat is ...
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Avocado Breakfast Sandwich

Make this egg and avocado sandwich for a delicious restaurant-style breakfast at home! It's quick, easy, and deliciou...
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