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Hawaiian Chicken Salad

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"This delicious, fruity chicken salad is a change from the standard. It's easy to double the recipe for a larger group." — Shirlie Burns

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2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, juice reserved

3 (5 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups seedless grapes, halved

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Directions

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in salad dressing and 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice. Stir in the pineapple tidbits, chicken, almonds, and grapes until evenly coated. Chill until serving.

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This is a great recipe to build on. I would rate this recipe a 4 as is..and a 10 with a few modifications. Here are a few suggestions to turn this into a 10. I doubled the recipe. Use one "broasted chicken". Use one 8 oz. cream cheese Add one packet of sweetNLow to pineapple juice. Add a couple stalks of celery Use cashews for the nuts. Dressing use 1/2 mayo and 1/2 sour cream Throw in a little green onion Throw in some dill. Thanks so much for this recipe. Its a keeper!

—Nadelle

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 16, 2003

Brought it to a potluck and it wasn't very popular... didn't like the canned chicken very much - I changed out the almonds for Macadamia nuts since it was Hawaiian.

—MSDORKY

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Apr 01, 2004

I made this for a Hawaiian themed potluck at work and it was a big hit. I doubled the recipe. I added an extra 1/2 cup more pinapple then suggested. I used one cream cheese package 8 oz instead of 2 3oz. The only thing I would suggest is adding 2 packages of Splenda with your pinapple juice ( as previously suggested). I didn't want to add too much juice for fear of making it runny. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Will make this again!

—MINGMING

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Aug 03, 2003

I absolutely love this recipe!! The cream cheese adds a flavor that melds perfectly with the Miracle Whip tang! I like to use walnuts instead of almonds, and I use fresh grilled chicken breast in place of the canned, and it is soo good. I eat it until I pop!!

—GEEGE52

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May 02, 2003

I just made this and my husband is already having seconds. It is very good. I did, however, change two things about the recipe. Instead of using cannced chicken, I cut up and cooked frozen chicken tenders. I also substituted walnuts for the almonds. It tasted great!

—JENNJOR

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Jun 07, 2003

Good chicken salad. Used walnuts instead of almonds. Would be good with mandarin oranges, too.

—AMYJAY96

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Jun 07, 2003

What a great chicken salad! I used low fat cream cheese to keep down the calories and the flavor was fabulous!

—MLT

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Jun 05, 2008

I halved this recipe to use up some leftover chicken. I used green and purple grapes since the recipes doesn't state which to use. Next time I will use the purple or red grapes only cause they add a touch of sweetness. I added chopped walnuts instead of almonds, served on large fresh spinach leaves on top of pita triangles.

—GodivaGirl

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Nutrition

Calories
416 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
19 g
6%

Cholesterol
80 mg
27%

Fat
28.5 g
44%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
21.8 g
44%

Sodium
555 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 416
Calories from Fat: 257

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.5g 44 %
Saturated Fat 9g 45 %
Cholesterol 80mg 27 %
Sodium 555mg 22 %
** Potassium 365mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 21.8g 44 %
Sugars 14.7g
Vitamin A 10 %
** Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 69 %
** Vitamin B6 22 %
** Magnesium 26 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.