Julie's Chicken Salad

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"Unique chicken salad perfect for a nice luncheon. Serve on toasted heavy grain bread, on croissants, or on a bed of lettuce for a very unique chicken salad." — Julie Dwenger

Directions

In a large bowl toss together the chicken, raisins, celery and grapes. Fold in the avocado and the apple. Mix in the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Chill.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 03, 2007

A few changes and this is perfect: Skip the avocado (I love them, but in here they just add more FAT and not much excitment), skip the celery (too boring), add shredded carrots, an additional apple AND two green onions for a subtle kick. Also, use less Mayo for sure- just enough to hold it together. For presentation you can smush the folded together mix into a deep pie-type dish and put the chopped TOASTED walnuts on the top. Slice it like a pie and serve with a light veggie or lettuce for a super cute lunch. Our entire family LOVES this salad in this form, there are never any leftovers. Some of the guys even put it on a roll for a sandwich.

—starvinlor

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 03, 2003

My family took one look at this and ran. Oh well, can't win 'em all!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Dec 03, 2003

Definitely unique. My husband and I enjoyed this for a light dinner. I didn't use the avocado.

—NJSS2000

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Oct 08, 2007

Fantastic recipe. I made a few changes: 1. Baked Chicken 45 Min @ 350 with walnuts next to chicken in a big toaster oven. 2. While that was cooking I prepared the rest of the salad and put it all in a bowl except the mayo. (didn't mix it yet). When finished in the frig it goes.3. Let the chicken cool until you can handle it, cube it and then toss it in the bowl with the mayo (I used half the recommended mayo). Mix and EAT!

—one man

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Mar 24, 2009

It's pretty good, although next time I make it I'll make these changes: Only use 1/2 or a 1/3 of the mayo it calls for. Omit the avacado. It was too "savory", didn't fit with the rest of the salad Add some cinnamon.

—unicorntacos

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Apr 17, 2005

This has potential, but there's WAY WAY too much mayo...I used half RF mayo and half RF sour cream. I like my food a bit more seasoned, so I added a touch of cilantro, 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp onion powder. (Sounds odd, but it works well.) Good use of leftover chicken. 2 stars as is, 4 stars with the changes.

—sfk

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May 10, 2010

This was a hit. Left out the celery and added miracle whip instead of mayo. Boyfriend said he thought this could be a permanent recipe. That means he wants me to make it again.

—Nannette

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Mar 15, 2010

This is a great recipe ALL YEAR ROUND...I took a review's advice and did not add onion or peppers but added 1 cup sliced green seedless grapes and 1 cup dried cranberries...including all other ingredients....I also added more mayo....You can kind of tell by the way it folds together....It was goooooood...Debra J

—debrajcook

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Nutrition

Calories
375 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
14.9 g
5%

Cholesterol
48 mg
16%

Fat
28.7 g
44%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
16.8 g
34%

Sodium
184 mg
7%

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

Nutritional Information

Julie's Chicken Salad

Serving Size: 1/9 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 9
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 375
Calories from Fat: 258

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.7g 44 %
Saturated Fat 4.3g 21 %
Cholesterol 48mg 16 %
Sodium 184mg 7 %
Potassium 372mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.9g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 16.8g 34 %
Sugars 9.4g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 63 %
Vitamin B6 28 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 19 %

* 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.