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Crunchy Chicken Salad

 Crunchy Chicken Salad
Water chestnuts and pecans dress up this creamy chicken salad sent by Margaret McNeil in Memphis, Tennessee. It looks especially pretty nestled on a bed of lettuce leaves, but it also makes a fun sandwich filling.
2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 3 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 3 tablespoons Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
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  • 2 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
  • 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 4 teaspoons diced pimientos, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Serve on lettuce-lined
  • plates. Garnish with egg slices. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving: 1 cup (prepared with fat-free mayonnaise) equals 304 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 202 mg cholesterol, 692 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 34 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.