Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe

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I modified the original recipe for this chicken salad to make it healthier. The ingredients are so flavorful that my changes didn't take away from the taste. This refreshing salad never lasts long at our house. Even if I double the recipe, my husband asks, "Why didn't you make more?" -Kristi Abernathy, Lewistown, Montana

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Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup cooked small ring pasta
  • 1 cup halved seedless red grapes
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pasta, grapes, oranges, celery, almonds and onion.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, whipped topping and salt. Add to the chicken mixture; stir to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving equals 261 calories, 13 g fat (0 saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 307 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 meat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Creamy Chicken Salad in Quick Cooking May/June 2000, p29

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Have picky eaters at your house? Try serving chicken, egg or tuna salad in an ice cream cone instead of between bread. Kids love this crunchy lunch that resembles dessert. —Suzanne M., Lyons, Georgia

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Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2011 by rlmusch

Love, love, love it


Reviewed on May. 31, 2010 by Sandrasue

This is one of our favorites. I have been making it since I first saw it in your magazine. It is so cool on a hot day.


Reviewed on May. 07, 2010 by lynndunham

We have been making this for years. I first got the recipe out of taste of home. Lost it and was thrilled to find it again. This is a wonderful salad. Thanks taste of home.

 
 
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