The Lentz family are big fans of chicken salad. What's funny is that I just started eating it about a couple years ago! My mom stumbled across a very important chicken salad secret and I have using it ever since...... here it is....
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Marie's Cole Slaw Dressing!
My mom discovered this a couple years ago. I think maybe Paula Deen uses it in hers. I should probably look into that. I get compliments on this chicken salad anytime I've brought it places or made it for anyone. Honestly, the Marie's does the trick!
You also need the following:
1/2 cup mayonaise
1/4 cup Marie's
salt & pepper to taste
2-3 cooked, shredded (or chopped if that's your thing) chicken breasts
1 cup grapes
2-3 green onions chopped
1 stalk celery chopped/sliced thinly
1/2 apple chopped into small chunks
*cranberries would be good, I toyed with putting in craisins- they are shown below, however- they did NOT make the cut into my chicken salad.
Sorry craisins, nothing personal. Just not feelin' it.
And I wish I would have had some walnuts. Maybe next time. Of course, if I buy walnuts I think I'd rather put them into cookies...
You also need the following:
1/2 cup mayonaise
1/4 cup Marie's
salt & pepper to taste
2-3 cooked, shredded (or chopped if that's your thing) chicken breasts
1 cup grapes
2-3 green onions chopped
1 stalk celery chopped/sliced thinly
1/2 apple chopped into small chunks
*cranberries would be good, I toyed with putting in craisins- they are shown below, however- they did NOT make the cut into my chicken salad.
Sorry craisins, nothing personal. Just not feelin' it.
And I wish I would have had some walnuts. Maybe next time. Of course, if I buy walnuts I think I'd rather put them into cookies...
Anyway, back to the point- mix all ingredients to your liking. Add more or less of whatever you want. If you like yours creamier, add more mayo or Marie's. If you are into curry, add a bit, I know lots of people who love curry chicken salad. Just not this momma.
You can eat this on a fresh roll or just plain bread too. I always just eat it with Ritz crackers. Such a light and fresh meal.
And I'll check into that Paula Deen thing, wouldn't want to not give credit where it's due!
I'll let you know!
~Kristie
That looks really yummy, Kristie! My chicken salad also has celery & grapes but I use mayo, sour cream, curry, & lemon juice.
ReplyDeleteAlso, your pics always look way better than mine!
~ Alison
Um, yum! There is a taragon chicken salad at Central Market I love. Maybe I'll try my hand at making it using the Marie's...surely I can play around with it and find something close!
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