SHE Cooks: Homemade Chicken Salad

Homemade Chicken Salad

Hey Y'all, 

Today I am sharing a yummy chicken salad recipe.  It is so versatile.  You can serve it at a special occasion luncheon or shower.  But it is so very easy to make, I think you will be packing it for your workday lunch. I think your children will like it too.  It’s healthier I think because it’s homemade and you know exactly what ingredients you used. 

Basic recipe:

1 ½ c. cooked chicken, (white meat, shredded)
¾ c chopped, seedless grapes    
¼ c chopped nuts 1/8 tsp onion salt

1/8 tsp garlic salt and 
1/8 tsp celery salt
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise

Mix all together in a bowl. Cover and chill 1-2 hrs. for the best flavor. It will look a little creamy at first, but the mayo will be absorbed as it chills so you may need to add a little more before serving.

 

That is my basic recipe, but here are a few of my suggestions to make it your own. Don’t be afraid to experiment with the recipe.  This is what makes cooking fun.

Fruit:  red or green grapes – whichever your family likes but you can also add apples or pineapple or golden raisins 
Nuts: I use pecans, but almonds or walnuts would be tasty 
Mayonnaise: I am a fan, but I know a lot are not.  Use as little as possible or use Greek yogurt
Chicken: a shredded rotisserie chicken or 1 lg. can of Swanson's chicken work just as well and will save some time. 

 
Once chilled,it is ready to serve on a pretty platter.  Depending on the occasion, I serve mine with croissant rolls or buttery crackers.  You can use it to top a Romaine salad or as a dip with crackers.  It is really good by itself.  

 

Give this recipe a try soon~ I think you will be hooked. Let us know what you think.   
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  xoxo, 

Amy 

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