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crunchy chicken salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

This salad was served at a friend's baby shower and it was a hit. I have served it on lettuce cups, baby croissants and with assorted crackers. Prep time does not include time for cooking chicken.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For crunchy chicken salad

  • 5 1/2 c
    cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • 3
    eggs (boiled and chopped)
  • 1 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1 c
    sweet pickle, cubed
  • 1 c
    pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 1 c
    green seedless grapes, halved (or red if you prefer)
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise (can use light)
  • 1 can
    water chestnuts, (8 oz can drained and chopped)
  • 1 can
    pineapple tidbits (8 oz can - drained and chopped)
  • 1/2 c
    pimento-stuffed olives, chopped
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped (red or can use green onions)
  • 1 jar
    pimento, drained and chopped (2 oz. jar)
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice

How To Make crunchy chicken salad

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and chill.
  • 2
    Serve on lettuce cups or use for sandwiches.
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