easy chicken salad

La Crosse, WI
Updated on Sep 28, 2010

This is a simple recipe that looks like you worked hard! I like to keep cans of Chicken and Tuna in the pantry... (yes.. you can make this with tuna too!) to throw this together for an impromptu lunch or dinner. I also make this with leftover chicken breasts. Sometimes I serve it in scooped out tomatoes. Or put a scoop on top of some lime Jell-O.... and don't forget... it is good on toasted bread and crackers too! In this photo... Mandarin oranges (drained) were added. Sometimes we add chopped apples too.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 8-12 depending on size of portions

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (13 ounces each) canned chicken breast (drained)
  • 4 sticks celery ( chopped small)
  • 3/4 cup onion (chopped small)
  • 1/2 can pineapple tidbits (drained)
  • 20 - seedless grapes (sliced in half)
  • 1/3 cup roasted pecans or walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
  • 1/3 cup mayonaise (more if needed)
  • 1 large lettuce head (leaves removed, washed, paper toweled dry)

How To Make easy chicken salad

  • Step 1
    Prepare the fruits, nuts and vegetables and put into a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (optional). Add the Mayonnaise and canned chicken breast. Stir together gently. (you can add more Mayonnaise if desired). Chill in refrigerator until just before serving.
  • Step 2
    Prepare the lettuce leaves, and put in salad bowls or on salad plate. Use ice cream scoop (or large spoon) to place the salad on the bed of lettuce.

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