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."

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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: 615 | Total Fat: 49.4g | Cholesterol: 126mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by Caroline 
This is great chicken salad. It's simple, but with lots of flavor. I make it all the time when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by HEATHERMAUREEN 
Good basic. I added fresh pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, a little dijon, and crushed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by TchrJrHi 
Exactly what the name implies. Great and simple. I didn't use the almonds because we didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2006 by goodcooker 
I love this recipe. So does my whole family. It is a great starter recipe. You can make it as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by GABRIELLAM 
I don't always have the lemon juice on hand, so I omit it. I also toast the almonds in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by Shoegirl 
This is exactly what I remember growing up with as a child. Exactly how my mom made it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by PRATE002 
This is a great basic recipe. It was a little bland until I added some extra spices like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by Dorothy 
Quick and easy. I always have cooked chicken cut up and frozen just for this dish. Will use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by KALDON 
Alison Carkeek; Cudgewa 14/2/2003 Great recipe 'idea'! thanks. I used cashews instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by Kat Mitschke 
Excellent. I, too, added some minced onion and it was perfect. Thanks for a great basic recipe. MORE

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