I have been making this chicken salad for many, many years.  I am so happy to share it with you.  It is simple to make and oh so delicious.  I like serving it on a bed of mixed lettuce with hearts of palm, tomatoes, boiled eggs, chunks of cheese or whatever I have in the fridge.  As  you can see,  from the picture I didn’t have much in the fridge this day.  This is one of the favorite recipes of the Apples of Gold Ministry. It is my go to recipe for serving at a ladies luncheon, any kind of shower, picnic or going to an outdoor concert.  As a salad,  with all the yummy sides I like to box it in a to go box for outdoor concerts.  It is a good way to take a whole meal in one container and you can easily pack it in a cooler.  Take along some crusty bread and some of your favorite dressing for the lettuce.  My favorite to serve with it is  homemade Italian dressing.  Then all you need is a dessert that is easy to transport.  You might try my Graham Cracker Cookies.   I am so glad warm weather is finally here.  We had a hard winter  in Atlanta.  But with the warm, sunny days we are all thinking of out door dining and we have lots of great outdoor concerts locally.  Can’t wait to make this meal and go.   Who can you invite for a picnic or maybe just take over a big bowl of chicken salad to a friends house?   Spread some Joy with Cissy’s Chicken Salad.   Enjoy!!!

Cissy’s Chicken Salad

Basic Chicken Salad Recipe to start with and then add your favorite items. "Make It Your Own"

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Servings: 7

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups chicken (3 breasts or one 2 lb. bag frozen chicken tenderloins) cooked and finely chopped
• 1 8 oz can pineapple tidbits, drain off 1/4 of the juice. Use remaining 3/4 in the recipe
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (My favorite is Duke's, light or regular)
• 1 cup sliced almonds of slivered almonds (I like to toast them at 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes) Careful they burn quickly.
• 1 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Method

 

1. Boil chicken till it test to 180 degrees or boil chicken for 5 minutes turn off and cover with lid. Let set for 20 minutes. This is a good way to cook chicken that will not overcook it or dry it out..
2. Use small food processor to chop chicken or finely chop by hand.
3. Combine chopped chicken and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Salt to taste
4. Serve as a sandwich or over a bed of lettuce with your favorite salad items.

Notes

I like to roast the nuts to bring out their flavor.  You can also use pecans or walnuts.

Cool chicken salad to bring out the flavors.

Make it your own by adding some of these suggestions.

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

1/2 teaspoon curry powder along with 1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon dried tarragon for a completely different flavor

I would not use curry and tarragon together.  As you can see this is a good basic Chicken Salad recipe for you to start with and then add what your your family would like.  Be creative.

It will be “The Best You Ever Made”    Enjoy