Crowd-Pleasing Chicken Salad Recipe

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I combined parts of several recipes to come up with this one. I'm a busy mother of five and like to fix meals that are quick and easy. I've served this salad at banquets and received many requests for the recipe.

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Crowd-Pleasing Chicken Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, optional
Cantaloupe, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Fold in rice, celery, green pepper, onion, pineapple, water chestnuts and cheese. Add almonds just before serving if desired. Serve on cantaloupe halves or wedges if desired, or use as a sandwich spread. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 463 calories, 31 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 377 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Crowd-Pleasing Chicken Salad in Country Extra May 1997, p51

New Use for Ice Cream Cones

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