I LOVE chicken salad (especially in the summertime). The other day, I decided to make it for the first time. It was so easy and made for a fun cool summer meal that I have eaten all week. Don't be hesitant about the pineapple--I was before I tried it, but I will definitely make this recipe again. Delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
*2 cups diced chicken meat
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced celery
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 cup crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
Dash of pepper
Cashews for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Toss chicken meat, celery, parsley, and pineapple in large bowl. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, seasoned salt, and pepper **; fold into chicken mixture. Refrigerate.
*Note: You can use canned meat as well; I bought chicken tenderloins and cut them into small pieces, cooked them, then put them in the freezer--this took longer than cans would, but tasted great)
**The salad wasn't dry, but it could have used a little more dressing mixture, in my opinion. Feel free to make extra and add fold in until it's the right consistency for you.
