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 haven’t tried horseradish in a recipe yet.
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.
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I have not used horseradish in a recipe, but I do Love it on a beef sandwich!
I love horseradish on Prime RIb and Roast Beef!
Yes, I only like it in recipes. I find it too strong on its own.
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.
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 haven’t tried it but do love it!
I have not tried horseradish in a recipe.
I like horseradish sauce with seafood- my mother grows it!
I have never used it in a recipe
I have never tried it before but would love to
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe before.
I have. A polish recipes call for horseradish.
I have tried horseradish and I love it.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe as of yet.
no I’ve never tried horseradish in a recipe.
I have never tried it in a recipe, but I am sure it would enhance any dish.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
I have never used horseradish in a recipe but I certainly use it to top a lot of foods.
No I haven’t but I would like to try.
No I don’t think I have tried it in a recipe
Yes, I use horseradish in egg salad. Just a pinch really makes it pop.
Yes. I love it!
Yes, our family loves it! We use in on Prime Rib, in deviled eggs, dips and on sandwiches!
I have used it occasionally. It really adds to the taste.
I have only tried horseradish in a dip recipe.
Yes, I absolutely love horseradish and use it in so many ways! Thank you for this opportunity 🙂
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!
I haven’t tried, but I would like to.
Yes, I love horseradish! I have made a steak topping with it and also cocktail sauce for shrimp.
Oh yes. We love the heat it provides.
No, I don’t think I have.
I haven’t tried it, but I think my hubby really likes it. Thanks and God bless!
no I have never used horseradish in a recipe
I am not a good cook so unfortunately no.
I’ve never tried it before.
Yes, a restaurant I worked at made an amazing cheddar spread with horseradish. All the customers raved about it.
I have used horeradish in a salad dressing, but I have never used it in a recipe.
No, I have not.
Ive never tried horseradish in a recipe. I have only used it as a condiment.
I enjoy horseradish when it is merged with specific foods!
I haven’t tried horseradish yet, but have used sriracha and wasabi powder in soups, stews and sauces.
I LOVE horseradish so, yes, I’ve used it in recipes a lot!
I use horseradish when making cocktail sauce for shrimp, and also in beef recipes.
I’m going to try in in a sauce for a blooming onion.
we love horseradish! Its great with prime rib and yummy mixed into mashed potatoes as well
No I have not tried it in a recipe only as a condiment on my Arbys Roast beef sandwich.
Does shrimp cocktail sauce count?
I love horseradish on sandwiches, and have used it in dips. I need to branch out – everything mentioned here sounds good!
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No I have never tried horseradish in a recipe but it sounds interesting.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
Absolutely! I made a seafood dip with it the other day!
I have put horseradish into my deviled eggs. Also, love horseradish with corned beef and on French Dip sandwiches.
I love horseradish on a sandwich.
Yes I have.
Not that I can remember, but I had some horseradish dill pickles a month or so ago and they were good!
Yes when making cocktail sauce for shrimp and also in Bloody Mary’s.
I have only used horseradish to make cocktail sauce but would love to try some new recipes with it!
I use it in a recipe for deviled eggs.
Yes! I love the strong flavors of horseradish and wasabi both.
Yes, I have used horseradish in recipes before. One thing my family loves is hummus with alittle horseradish added for a kick.
I mix horseradish with whipped cream to accompany prime rib. Yum!
I have just used horseradish in sandwiches. I might have to expand my use!
No, I haven’t tried any recipes with it.
I have! We use it in our deviled eggs.
I haven’t.
No, I have not.
I use horseradish in dips
Yes, I like horseradish mashed potatoes.
I have never tried horseradish!
Yes, i mix it with worcestershire sauce for dipping steak!
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I have never tried horseradish in a recipe, but I am thinking it would be delicious.
I have not personally used horseradish in any of my own cooking. Cranberry horseradish sounds so interesting!!
Silver Springs Food horseradish is my horseradish of choice.
I’ve used it a few times in different sauces.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.
excited to try this!
O yes! We love it. It adds spice!
I think my friend uses it in the dip for fish, but not sure. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have not used horseradish in a recipe.
I have never used horseradish n a recipe but I would like to try it. It sounds good.
I have and I love the flavor it adds
No I haven’t but would love to!
I add a bit of horseradish to potato salad.
Other than that have to have it on sandwiches – yes!
thank you
I’ve tried horseradish but not in a recipe. I eat it on a brisket sandwich.
I have but I only use a tiny bit since it’s so spicy
I have not used horseradish in a recipe.
Yes, many times. Love the flavor. One day I will probably try growing some fresh.
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!
I love horseradish. I really like the idea of this different flavor of it.
I love horseradish on roast beef sandwiches.
no, but my sister makes a horseradish beef cheese dip
Yes, my husband and I LOVE horseradish!!!!
Yummy
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.
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!!
I use it in my ham dip.
I have not yet but would love to try. Thank you
No, not yet
Never have used it. But willing to try.
I have tried Horseradish in Mayo- works great as a topping for fish sandwiches.
I have had horseradish in shrimp cocktail sauce.
Never tried.
I’ve never tried horseradish in a recipe yet
Yes, but usually only around the holidays.
No I haven’t. Not yet.
I absolutely LOVE horseradish !!! I have been experimenting with smoking horseradish cheese – Its so good. your recipe sounds so good
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe, but I have a few people in my family who love it.
Yes, I have. I have made my own seafood cocktail sauce, and I have a hamburger recipe with horseradish sauce.
Yes, I have but don’t use it too often.
I make a recipe with potatoes and horseradish. My family loves it!
I’ve never tried adding horseradish in any recipe but I might try this one it sounds pretty good!
I haven’t, but I’ve used horseradish mustard.
yes but not often
I like horseradish with prime rib…yum!
Yes, we love horseradish and use it in some recipes.
a little bit in a dip I was making.
I have only used horseradish in dips.
No, I have not.
Yep, my boyfriend loves horseradish!
Yes, I use horseradish in my company carrots recipe
Yes, I use it all the time.
I have never tried horseradish in a recipe.