Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2006

This is a gourmet chicken salad recipe. I agree with others that you have to customize it to make it to your liking (i.e. amount of mayo, etc.). I poach skinless, boneless chicken breasts and then cube them and don't use canned chicken. Thanks for a great recipe!

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Butterfly Flutterby

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Home Town: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Maryville, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: May 4, 2006

I have been eager to try this ever since I read Taylor's review...I had never thought to use craisins in a chicken salad. DOH! I did use craisins & very finely chopped pecans (minced really) & wish I had some celery..I bet it's a nice addition. Also never thought to use sweet relish in a chicken salad...good idea! I used lite miracle whip & since it was still a little dry & a little sweet, I added some zip w/ a little mayo. I had mine for lunch on a bed of lettuce leaves w/ a glass of white zinfandel. (I love spoiling myself! ;o) )

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IMVINTAGE

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2006

I will agree this is the best chicken salad ever .. YUM! I did substitute Craisins for the raisins, but otherwise left everything the same. Thanks!

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POLARBEE

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2006

Fantastic chicken salad. I substituted cranberries for the raisins and walnuts for the pecans. It's amazing wrapped up in a tortilla

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2006

Just a note to those who may be confused by the terminology used. Miracle Whip is often referred to as "salad dressing". That term is used instead of advertising the brand name. Weird but true. Kudos to those who tried it with ranch. Much braver than I am! (I'm sure there is some super smart person out there who knows the whole story behind this designation.)

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Kyo

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2005

This is a great recipe, although I didn't like the canned chicken. To make this recipe perfect, I'll use leftover chicken next time.

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Sophie

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2005

This was wonderful! I doubled the recipe and made the following changes: used chunked grilled chicken breasts, used craisins in place of raisins, and added an additional Tbs. of dressing. Was a big hit at my luncheon. Looked beautiful too!

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JONZEZ4

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005

It was great!!! I added extra mayo and doubled the recipe and modified the seasoning a little. Everyone wanted the recipe. I will definately make this again!

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2005

Fantastic. I added an another 5 oz. can of drained chicken and Miracle Whip to taste. Thanks for the great recipe!!!!

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2005

After adding additional celery & Miracle Whip and omitting the pecans, all at the suggestion of my children, and substituting dried cranberries for the raisins, , it was GREAT! The whole family loved it in pita pockets with lettuce. We also tried it on toasted hamburger buns with lettuce and it was just as good. I think the crunch of the pecans would add a nice texture but alas, the children's desires always rule. LOL

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OJAGAJ

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2005

Enjoyed this chicken salad very much. Great on a cresent roll. As with other reviews...added extra mayo.

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Reviewed: May 8, 2005

Thought this was ok. The pickle relish did not really go with it, I thought. If I make again I will not add the relish.

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THERESA R.

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2005

Thanks Samantha and brother for nothing better to to do than make the Best chicken Salad Ever!

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2005

The pecans are what make this recipe outstanding. No raisins for me, but grapes are a delicious addition. I processed everything in the food processor which made it easier to spread. My husband loved it too!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2004

Excellent, I wouldn't change and ingredient, also very good on a croissant!!!

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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2004

Wow... you can't hurt this one! Great for novice cooks I might add! Fast and Easy! I was also a bit confused by the "creamy dressing" ingred, but I went with homemade Ranch dressing, but will try a basic slaw dressing for a change next time I make it. I tossed in some dried cranberries, and a bit more dressing. Very very good!

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Reviewed: May 3, 2004

Really great recipe! I was looking for a recipe that used apples instead of grapes because that's what I had on hand. I didn't measure anything because I increased the chicken by quite a bit. Even when "eyeballing" it turned out delicious. Thanks!

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2004

I liked the texture of this recipe. The combination of nuts, apples and raisins was good. I thought it was too dry with just 2 tablespoons of dressing in it so I added more. I was kind of confused as too wether she meant mayo or something else by "creamy salad dressing". I used mayo but I might make it again using ranch dressing. My kids wouldn't eat it at all but I liked it.

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2003

Pretty darn good. I used dried sweetened cranberries and walnuts in lieu of rasins and pecans---no reason other than that is what I had on hand.

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2003

Delicious. I used turkey breast and left out the celery. A great way to use up my thanksgiving leftovers

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