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Chicken Salad
TheCypressTimes.com ^ | 10/26/2009 | Stacey Winder

Posted on 10/26/2009 3:17:33 PM PDT by Patriot1259

This versatile salad is great on a sandwich, on a cracker or served over a bed of lettuce.

(Excerpt) Read more at thecypresstimes.com ...


TOPICS: Food
KEYWORDS: chicken; chickensalad; recipe; sandwiches
Great Chicken Salad Recipe!!!
1 posted on 10/26/2009 3:17:33 PM PDT by Patriot1259
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To: Patriot1259

I like chicken salad, this recipe sounds great!


2 posted on 10/26/2009 3:18:33 PM PDT by narses ("These are the days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed except his own.")
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To: Patriot1259

Whoa - 2 cups of mayo?! Just put enough so that it’s moist to your taste, I’m pretty sure that won’t be 2 cups worth.

I always look at the recipe when you post, but I have to say that this site has the most fat-laden recipes I’ve seen in a long time. The general ideas seem ok, but they could all use a little lighter hand with the fat.


3 posted on 10/26/2009 3:24:08 PM PDT by radiohead (Buy ammo, get your kids out of government schools, pray for the Republic.)
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To: Patriot1259

I love chicken salad!


4 posted on 10/26/2009 3:28:16 PM PDT by gura (R-MO)
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To: Patriot1259

Way too much mayo, and I would use green onions with alot of green top.


5 posted on 10/26/2009 3:30:12 PM PDT by SonnyBubba
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To: Patriot1259
Pinapple!!?? Walnuts!!??

Now way!

Asa chicken salad purist in therse matters the ONLY ingredients should be"

Chicken breasts boiled and finely chopped.

Scallions fresh and finely chopped according to taste.

Celery salt, lightly added.

Pepper also lightly added.

Mayonaise, added to taste or desired moistness.

Anyone adding relish or pickles should be taken out and shot!

6 posted on 10/26/2009 3:30:39 PM PDT by Jimmy Valentine (DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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To: Patriot1259

That looks yummy! Thanks for posting! I’m going to try it. :o)


7 posted on 10/26/2009 3:30:53 PM PDT by NRA2BFree (President Obama agreed to commit an additional 40,000 troops to help fight Fox News," Jay Leno)
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To: SonnyBubba

Where can I get a good egg salad sandwich in Calif? Answer. Nowhere.


8 posted on 10/26/2009 3:31:03 PM PDT by Bobkk47
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To: radiohead
Use Canola based Mayo, no cholesterol and half the fat.
9 posted on 10/26/2009 3:31:13 PM PDT by colorado tanker (Mr. Flyingsaucerballoonboymediawhoreman - this Bud's for you!)
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To: Patriot1259

Cut out the pineapple and use red grapes sliced in half. Delicious! Also, sounds like too much mayo—just need enough to moisten everything.


10 posted on 10/26/2009 3:32:25 PM PDT by DallasDeb (USAFA '06 Mom)
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To: Bobkk47

Haven’t had egg salad in years. HMMM.


11 posted on 10/26/2009 3:32:45 PM PDT by SonnyBubba
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To: SonnyBubba

I like red onions!


12 posted on 10/26/2009 3:32:57 PM PDT by DallasDeb (USAFA '06 Mom)
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To: Patriot1259

bookmark


13 posted on 10/26/2009 3:35:15 PM PDT by GiovannaNicoletta
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To: DallasDeb

My chicken salad:
4 breasts
2 stalks of celery
1 bunch green onions
dash of lemon juice
mayo to moisten
top with toasted bread crumbs and paprika.


14 posted on 10/26/2009 3:37:00 PM PDT by SonnyBubba
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To: SonnyBubba

forgot the garlic powder


15 posted on 10/26/2009 3:38:11 PM PDT by SonnyBubba
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To: Patriot1259

Looks like a good recipe. Something a little different for chicken salad. thanx.


16 posted on 10/26/2009 3:39:28 PM PDT by uncitizen (I'm mad as hell and i'm not gonna take it anymore!!)
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To: SonnyBubba

You guys are making me hungry. Think I’ll go home and eat the rest of my turkey breast salad on 7-grain bread. Mmmmm, mmmmm, good.


17 posted on 10/26/2009 3:41:47 PM PDT by DallasDeb (USAFA '06 Mom)
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To: Patriot1259
I have a simple chicken salad recipe - use whatever cooked chicken you have - or boil in chicken broth with a couple stalks of celery or even just the leaves - when it is done chop then run through a food processor to get a fine crumble. set aside.

Mix equal parts sour cream and mayo - add celery salt to taste - then mix in a couple of stalks of fresh celery chopped fine and the chicken.

If you need more moisture, mix a little more of the mayo/sour cream mixture.

This is the basic recipe and is wonderful like this - or you can add chopped nuts, dried cranberries, grapes - anything you like in a salad.

18 posted on 10/26/2009 3:44:54 PM PDT by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Blankety blankety blank)
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To: Patriot1259
OK, I'll play.

Curried Chicken Salad

Two cups chicken breast, preferably poached
Quarter cup of chopped celery
Half cup of seedless grape, sliced in half
The best mayo you can manage
Curry powder to taste

19 posted on 10/26/2009 3:45:31 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: Patriot1259
Not chicken salad, but what's in my oven cooking for dinner right now

Lobster mac and cheese

Big Y sells frozen lobster & I always watch for the buy 1 get 2 free sales. Rich as heck, but I wanted to let my husband know I love him & to make up for being cranky (Fractured my ankle & foot, I'm not happy when I'm forced to stay off my feet for a few days)

My chicken salad - not pineapple, but apples or red grapes (also have added chopped dried apricots, hate raisens, but you may like them), celery, onion, touch of mayo & a light sprinkle of poppy-seeds & of course, salt & fresh ground pepper

20 posted on 10/26/2009 3:56:17 PM PDT by KosmicKitty (WARNING: Hormonally crazed woman ahead!!)
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To: Patriot1259

My chicken salad:

cubed or shredded chicken
a couple diced apples with or without skin
raisans
walnuts
celery
mayo (easy on the mayo)

if you like curry, a little curry gives it a nice flavor

Great as a wrap.


21 posted on 10/26/2009 4:33:29 PM PDT by dawn53
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To: Patriot1259

For anyone in the Raleigh area, Tookies has the best chicken salad. Look them up, there are 3 of them I believe.


22 posted on 10/26/2009 4:43:05 PM PDT by Spike Knotts
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To: windcliff

ping


23 posted on 10/26/2009 6:06:27 PM PDT by stylecouncilor (What Would Jim Thompson Do?)
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To: colorado tanker
Use Canola based Mayo, no cholesterol and half the fat

I've never had that. Is it a taste you have to get used to, or did you like it the first time you tried it?

24 posted on 10/26/2009 6:27:22 PM PDT by mupcat
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To: dawn53

That is the exact recipe I use, but I call it Waldorf Chicken Salad. I chunk my chicken rather than evenly dice or shred it though. Think I use Fuji apples also (without the skins).


25 posted on 10/26/2009 6:45:55 PM PDT by mupcat
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To: radiohead

I stopped at the pineapple.


26 posted on 10/26/2009 6:50:19 PM PDT by CaptRon
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To: Patriot1259

I keep a little known herb in my garden called lovage. It tastes like celery (most “celery seeds” you buy are lovage seeds). Chop some up and put them in there (without the pineapple) and now we’re talking. It’s also good in soup when you’re out of celery. And it’s a perennial.


27 posted on 10/26/2009 6:53:22 PM PDT by CaptRon
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To: radiohead

I use half mayo and half nonfat plain yogurt in recipes that call for mayo and it softens the tang a bit and makes it more creamy.


28 posted on 10/26/2009 7:10:36 PM PDT by Bookwoman ("...and I am unanimous in this..")
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I no longer eat meat, so this is how I make my ‘chicken’ salad these days:

1/2 tub of firm tofu, frozen and thawed OR pack of firm Mori-Nu tofu. The frozen tofu has a chewier texture, but you have to remember to have frozen tofu around.

However much onion, green pepper, celery, and red peppers or pimentos that you want.
dash garlic powder
dash curry powder
pepper & sea salt to taste
sprinkle nutritional yeast
sprinkle sage or poultry seasoning
an amount of veganaise (or mayo if you are vegetarian and not vegan) to the consistency you like

Mix ‘em all up. Chill it if you have time, serve.
This gives you 2 sandwiches or 2 big scoops on lettuce. I rarely go by measurements unless it’s a new recipe. I suspect people know how much spice they like, so put in however much or little you want.


29 posted on 10/26/2009 8:36:53 PM PDT by radiohead (Buy ammo, get your kids out of government schools, pray for the Republic.)
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To: CaptRon

<I stopped at the pineapple.

I hear you. I’ve seen grapes, walnuts, and apples in chicken salad, but not pineapple. I’m not sure if I’d like it.


30 posted on 10/26/2009 8:37:50 PM PDT by radiohead (Buy ammo, get your kids out of government schools, pray for the Republic.)
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To: Patriot1259

I like any amount of chicken you happen to have around, finely chopped, red onion finely chopped to taste, mayo (best foods preferably) to moisten, and Pappy’s Seasoning to taste. I never measure anything. Serve on white Rainbo bread toasted.


31 posted on 10/26/2009 8:41:52 PM PDT by gracie1 (visualize whirled peas)
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To: radiohead

I have about 4 pounds of wings i will be making stock from. might use the remaind to make salad. Pineapple will not be part of it.


32 posted on 10/26/2009 8:50:56 PM PDT by CaptRon
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To: mupcat
I put it on a sandwich last night and didn’t notice any difference.
33 posted on 10/27/2009 7:48:15 AM PDT by colorado tanker (Mr. Flyingsaucerballoonboymediawhoreman - this Bud's for you!)
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