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crunchy chicken salad

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

This is my "go to " chicken salad recipe for any party or get together; deli-style.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For crunchy chicken salad

  • 3 c
    cooked chicken , shredded then chopped
  • 1/2 c
    finely diced celery
  • 1/2 c
    water chestnuts, rinsed and drained, then diced
  • 1/4 c
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 c
    yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 c
    chopped red onion
  • 1 1/2 c
    miracle whip salad dressing or mayonnaise(more or less to make moist)
  • 1 pinch
    ground red pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    each salt and white pepper

How To Make crunchy chicken salad

  • 1
    Shred the chicken(about 3 cups).. Combine chicken. celery, water chestnuts, and the next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 2
    Stir together the salad dressing, ground red pepper, salt and pepper until well blended; spoon over the chicken mixture, stirring to coat. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
  • 3
    Note: Can use cooked salad shrimp in place of the chicken.
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