Fruited Chicken Salad
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By
Diane C.
@thymeandmarjoram
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I had this for lunch in a little German restaurant. I loved it and decided to make my own. Perfect for a hot summer's day.
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Serves:
2
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
1 Hr
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
Ingredients
- 1 c
- cooked chicken, sliced or cubed
- 1 can(s)
- pineapple tidbits, 8 oz. (chunks)
- 1/2 c
- red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 large
- egg, hard boiled, separated yolk/egg white
- 1/4 c
- celery, minced fine
- 1/4 c
- onion, minced fine
- 1/4 c
- pecans, for topping
- 1
- egg yolk, hard boiled (see above)
- 1 tsp
- dijon mustard
- 1/2 c
- mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- lemon juice
FOR THE DRESSING
How to Make Fruited Chicken Salad
- 1Shred the chicken. Drain the pineapple, (save the juice to make some Pineapple Lemonade). Slice the grapes. Place in a medium bowl.
- 2Halve the hard boiled egg and separate the yolk into a small bowl. Chop the egg white into small pieces and add to the chicken mixture. Stir to combine.
- 3For the dressing:
Mash the egg yolk in a small bowl. Add the dijon mustard and the mayo. Add the lemon Juice and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. - 4Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir to coat. Chill one hour before serving.
Place a lettuce leaf on a plate. Put a scoop of chicken salad in the middle of the lettuce leaf. Top with pecan pieces. Enjoy! - 5Notes:
I like red grapes, but green ones will work as well. This is wonderful for a light lunch.
About Fruited Chicken Salad
Course/Dish: Chicken Salads
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: German
Other Tags: Quick & Easy, Healthy
