Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2010

Way, way, WAY too much mayonnaise in this recipe, and I think I made a mistake in using the pre-packaged, pre-cooked chicken. The dish was really salty. I added a lot of lemon juice and a lot more grapes (because I didn't want to use the pineapple), and I think it turned out just all right after that. I might add some celery ribs to the mix next time I make this.

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StarWisher

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

Delicious!!! My late stepmother used to make this and it was a family favorite. I never got the recipe from her and was excited to find that this is it! I used more grapes, doubled the water chestnuts, subbed fresh spinach for lettuce, and the next time I make it, I'll cut the amount of almonds in half.

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Talea Metivier

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

We really liked this, using red grapes & apples instead of water chestnuts. I also kicked up the flavor/seasoning value by using home-made ranch dressing instead of the mayo/miracle whip, but decreased the amount by 1/2. I served this with lettuce leaves on top, not in the mix. Used french rolls that I lightly toasted with butter & garlic. Yummy!

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StayHomeCook

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Escondido, California, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2006

I think this salad can be 4 stars, but I give three for the existing recipe. I do like the interesting combination of flavors. But I will make 2 changes next time: 1) Use way less Miracle Whip. I only used 1/2 cup and still thought it was too soggy. 2) Leave out the shredded lettuce. I guess this probably works okay if you eat the salad immediately, but if you make it the night before or keep it for leftovers the lettuce gets completely soggy and wilted. It would be better to just put a fresh piece of lettuce on top of the salad on your sandwich. I also substituted apple for the water chestnuts like some other reviewers and thought it worked well. A good base for a recipe I will make again - thanks!

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DiablosMom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Missoula, Montana, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2005

Very good, I changed the water chestnuts to apples and also used 1/4 cup less mayo,and used 1/4 rice vinegar in its place.

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: East Aurora, New York, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2005

This was very good. I made it as stated, and found it needed a little kick; it was a bit bland. I added a bit of curry powder, and that helped. Next time, I'll add some tart dried cranberries as another reviewer mentioned. It needs some other seasoning besides the salt and white pepper, but I'm not sure what. But I will make it again, and recommend it.

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American Beauty

Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2005

This chicken salad is terrific! I made it with pre-cooked Honey Roasted chicken tenders (too hot to cook, even grill), skipped the lemon juice and used red grapes because that was what I had on hand, but those were the only changes I made. My husband, who is not a huge fan of anything chicken, cleaned the bowl. HIGHLY recommended.

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