My husband just told me the big news. His favorite college football team of all time will be playing in Dallas over the holidays. I’m thinking he’s trying to hint that maybe tickets would be a great surprise underneath the Christmas tree.
Whether they show up (or not – HA!), there is no doubt we will be celebrating with the biggest tailgate ever or entertaining our friends and family at home. What will be on the menu either way? My incredible Zesty Chicken Salad appetizers!
This post is sponsored by Silver Spring Foods.
I was a kid who grew up on tuna fish salad. I’m not really the biggest fan, truth be told. So when I grew up and went out on my own, I discovered a few optional dishes like chicken salad. That chicken salad recipe is incredibly simple and delicious, but from time to time it’s good to “give it a zing” or spice things up a bit.
Today I’ll be sharing with you my basic chicken salad recipe, following that up with a little trick to make it a bit spicier and immediately impress your guests.
My Secret Ingredient
My secret weapon to spice almost any recipe up – horseradish.
I discovered that Silver Spring Foods has an incredible line of horseradish products, one of which couldn’t be more timely for the season. I’m talking about the bright and colorful Cranberry Horseradish. You need this in your life right now, trust me.
The Cranberry Horseradish is so vibrant that it makes any recipe dish pop with color and taste.
I can envision so many ways to use this and wish I had been clever enough during Thanksgiving! But no worries, I still have time with Christmas – and I can utilize these Zesty Chicken Salad appetizers as they are red, white, and green!
From football tailgating to holiday entertaining, cranberry horseradish for the win.
I discovered that Silver Spring Foods is the largest grower and processor or horseradish.
It all began in 1929, deep in the heart of Wisconsin, when founder Ellis Huntsinger started growing horseradish and other small vegetables on a few acres.
With four generations of family having led Silver Spring Foods (and Huntsinger Farms, Inc.), it is an American company through and through.
I’m still learning all the different ways to incorporate horseradish into my dishes. My family loves me for it too, as they tend to have a spicier palate than I do. Surprisingly, adding horseradish to my chicken salad wasn’t too spicy at all for me – love it!
Zesty Chicken Salad Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
1-can cooked chicken (12.5 oz)
3-4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
Prepared phyllo shells
Silver Spring Foods Cranberry Horseradish
Fresh parsley
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees (or follow ingredients on your prepared phyllo shells package, if it differs).
In large bowl, empty can of cooked chicken. Using fork, shred the chicken to separate all the pieces.
Add in chopped green onions, mayonnaise, and Italian seasoning. Stir with fork until blended.
Place empty phyllo shells on baking sheet. Bake for 3-5 minutes (or as directed on your package). Remove from oven.
Scoop chicken salad into each phyllo shell.
Spoon a small amount of cranberry horseradish on top the chicken salad in each shell.
Place a small piece of parsley atop the horseradish.
Serve.
Voila. Your tastebuds will thank you.
Visit Silver Spring Foods to see the entire product list of horseradish products and get creative. My refrigerator is already stocked and I’m planning some twists on classic dinner recipes for the rest of the month.
Do you like to spice up your food? Do you use horseradish?
Giveaway:
Thanks to my friends at Silver Spring Foods, they are giving away a gift basket full of products!
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
Yes, I use it all the time.
Yes, I use horseradish in my company carrots recipe
Yep, my boyfriend loves horseradish!
No, I have not.
I have only used horseradish in dips.
a little bit in a dip I was making.
Yes, we love horseradish and use it in some recipes.
I like horseradish with prime rib…yum!
yes but not often
I haven’t, but I’ve used horseradish mustard.
I’ve never tried adding horseradish in any recipe but I might try this one it sounds pretty good!
I make a recipe with potatoes and horseradish. My family loves it!
Yes, I have but don’t use it too often.
Yes, I have. I have made my own seafood cocktail sauce, and I have a hamburger recipe with horseradish sauce.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe, but I have a few people in my family who love it.
I absolutely LOVE horseradish !!! I have been experimenting with smoking horseradish cheese – Its so good. your recipe sounds so good
No I haven’t. Not yet.
Yes, but usually only around the holidays.
I’ve never tried horseradish in a recipe yet
Never tried.
I have had horseradish in shrimp cocktail sauce.
I have tried Horseradish in Mayo- works great as a topping for fish sandwiches.
Never have used it. But willing to try.
No, not yet
I have not yet but would love to try. Thank you
I use it in my ham dip.
no, I have not because I don’t care for it but hubby loves it and has to put it on a lot of food!!
My mom is allergic, so I never had it growing up. I’ve just started eating it myself and can’t believe what I’ve been missing all these years.
Yummy
Yes, my husband and I LOVE horseradish!!!!
no, but my sister makes a horseradish beef cheese dip
I love horseradish on roast beef sandwiches.
I love horseradish. I really like the idea of this different flavor of it.
I’m not a super huge horseradish fan but these look so good that I’d be willing to try it! Thanks for your chicken salad recipe!
Yes, many times. Love the flavor. One day I will probably try growing some fresh.
I have not used horseradish in a recipe.
I have but I only use a tiny bit since it’s so spicy
I’ve tried horseradish but not in a recipe. I eat it on a brisket sandwich.
I add a bit of horseradish to potato salad.
Other than that have to have it on sandwiches – yes!
thank you
No I haven’t but would love to!
I have and I love the flavor it adds
I have never used horseradish n a recipe but I would like to try it. It sounds good.
I have not used horseradish in a recipe.
I think my friend uses it in the dip for fish, but not sure. Thanks for the chance to win.
O yes! We love it. It adds spice!
excited to try this!
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
I’ve used it a few times in different sauces.
Silver Springs Food horseradish is my horseradish of choice.
I have not personally used horseradish in any of my own cooking. Cranberry horseradish sounds so interesting!!
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe, but I am thinking it would be delicious.
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Yes, i mix it with worcestershire sauce for dipping steak!
I have never tried horseradish!
Yes, I like horseradish mashed potatoes.
I use horseradish in dips
No, I have not.
I haven’t.
I have! We use it in our deviled eggs.
No, I haven’t tried any recipes with it.
I have just used horseradish in sandwiches. I might have to expand my use!
I mix horseradish with whipped cream to accompany prime rib. Yum!
Yes, I have used horseradish in recipes before. One thing my family loves is hummus with alittle horseradish added for a kick.
Yes! I love the strong flavors of horseradish and wasabi both.
I use it in a recipe for deviled eggs.
I have only used horseradish to make cocktail sauce but would love to try some new recipes with it!
Yes when making cocktail sauce for shrimp and also in Bloody Mary’s.
Not that I can remember, but I had some horseradish dill pickles a month or so ago and they were good!
Yes I have.
I love horseradish on a sandwich.
I have put horseradish into my deviled eggs. Also, love horseradish with corned beef and on French Dip sandwiches.
Absolutely! I made a seafood dip with it the other day!
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
No I have never tried horseradish in a recipe but it sounds interesting.
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I love horseradish on sandwiches, and have used it in dips. I need to branch out – everything mentioned here sounds good!
Does shrimp cocktail sauce count?
No I have not tried it in a recipe only as a condiment on my Arbys Roast beef sandwich.
we love horseradish! Its great with prime rib and yummy mixed into mashed potatoes as well
I’m going to try in in a sauce for a blooming onion.
I use horseradish when making cocktail sauce for shrimp, and also in beef recipes.
I LOVE horseradish so, yes, I’ve used it in recipes a lot!
I haven’t tried horseradish yet, but have used sriracha and wasabi powder in soups, stews and sauces.
I enjoy horseradish when it is merged with specific foods!
Ive never tried horseradish in a recipe. I have only used it as a condiment.
No, I have not.
I have used horeradish in a salad dressing, but I have never used it in a recipe.
Yes, a restaurant I worked at made an amazing cheddar spread with horseradish. All the customers raved about it.
I’ve never tried it before.
I am not a good cook so unfortunately no.
no I have never used horseradish in a recipe
I haven’t tried it, but I think my hubby really likes it. Thanks and God bless!
No, I don’t think I have.
Oh yes. We love the heat it provides.
Yes, I love horseradish! I have made a steak topping with it and also cocktail sauce for shrimp.
I haven’t tried, but I would like to.
I have never used it, although a Russian version was always a staple at my house growing up. My dad always put it on bread!
Yes, I absolutely love horseradish and use it in so many ways! Thank you for this opportunity 🙂
I have only tried horseradish in a dip recipe.
I have used it occasionally. It really adds to the taste.
Yes, our family loves it! We use in on Prime Rib, in deviled eggs, dips and on sandwiches!
Yes. I love it!
Yes, I use horseradish in egg salad. Just a pinch really makes it pop.
No I don’t think I have tried it in a recipe
No I haven’t but I would like to try.
I have never used horseradish in a recipe but I certainly use it to top a lot of foods.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
I have never tried it in a recipe, but I am sure it would enhance any dish.
no I’ve never tried horseradish in a recipe.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe as of yet.
I have tried horseradish and I love it.
I have. A polish recipes call for horseradish.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe before.
I have never tried it before but would love to
I have never used it in a recipe
I like horseradish sauce with seafood- my mother grows it!
I have not tried horseradish in a recipe.
I haven’t tried it but do love it!
I’ve never actually tried cooking anything with horseradish – only ever had it as an accompaniment to beef. I’m feeling inspired to experiment a bit more with it, though, because I do love it!
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe. I have to admit I’m not a big fan, but I might really like the tanginess added in a recipe.
Yes, I only like it in recipes. I find it too strong on its own.
I love horseradish on Prime RIb and Roast Beef!
I have not used horseradish in a recipe, but I do Love it on a beef sandwich!
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I haven’t tried horseradish in a recipe.
I love horseradish. Love it. I use it on my sandwiches. But i don’t think i’ve ever used it in a recipe
I haven’t tried horseradish in a recipe yet.