Basic Chicken Salad Recipe
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Basic Chicken Salad

By: Jackie 
"This is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (252)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Cranberry Sea Breeze
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
  • 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

Directions

  1. Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 779 | Total Fat: 63.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by Caroline   view full review
This is great chicken salad. It's simple, but with lots of flavor. I make it all the time when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by HEATHERMAUREEN   view full review
Good basic. I added fresh pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, a little dijon, and crushed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Momof2   view full review
Exactly what the name implies. Great and simple. I didn't use the almonds because we didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2006 by goodcooker   view full review
I love this recipe. So does my whole family. It is a great starter recipe. You can make it as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by PRATE002   view full review
This is a great basic recipe. It was a little bland until I added some extra spices like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by GABRIELLAM   view full review
I don't always have the lemon juice on hand, so I omit it. I also toast the almonds in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious chicken salad! I love the nice hint of lemon flavor. I didn't have almonds on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by Shoegirl   view full review
This is exactly what I remember growing up with as a child. Exactly how my mom made it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by Dorothy   view full review
Quick and easy. I always have cooked chicken cut up and frozen just for this dish. Will use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by KALDON   view full review
Alison Carkeek; Cudgewa 14/2/2003 Great recipe 'idea'! thanks. I used cashews instead of...

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