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.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Place shredded or diced cooked chicken in a circular pattern over the greens, leaving space for additional toppings.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the entire salad evenly or provide it on the side for serving.

Step 6

Give the salad a gentle toss right before serving if preferred or allow diners to enjoy the creative presentation and self-serve.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the playful and delicious flavors of your Ferris Wheel Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1434.6 grams (1434.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1899

Total Fat 89.70g	115%
Saturated Fat 21.30g	107%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 456mg	152%
Sodium 2272mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 99.10g	36%
Dietary Fiber 14.30g	51%
Total Sugars 63.30g
Protein 168.10g	336%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 558mg	43%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 3021mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.0%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 21.1%