crunchy chicken salad
This is my "go to " chicken salad recipe for any party or get together; deli-style.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
makes 4 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken , shredded then chopped
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, rinsed and drained, then diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 1/2 cups miracle whip salad dressing or mayonnaise(more or less to make moist)
- 1 pinch ground red pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and white pepper
How To Make crunchy chicken salad
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Step 1Shred the chicken(about 3 cups).. Combine chicken. celery, water chestnuts, and the next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
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Step 2Stir 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.
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Step 3Note: Can use cooked salad shrimp in place of the chicken.
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Discover More
Category:
Chicken Salads
Category:
Poultry Appetizers
Category:
Spreads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
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