CHICKEN SALAD WITH A TWIST

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This colorful salad will disappear fast at your next potluck. I got the recipe from my cousin, who always has great dishes at her parties...and this recipe is no exception! -Valerie Hotl Cartersville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/3 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown or horseradish mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 plum tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, onion, celery, cucumber and olives. , In a small bowl, whisk the Italian dressing, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, fold in tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Adam Carey
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This chicken salad is a bit too mayonnaise-y for my taste.


Sinthia Akter (Meher)
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I've made this chicken salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or quick lunches.


Dayan Yasir
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This chicken salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Quintero Avila
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great balance of flavors and textures.


All Bangla tips 555
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


xRello
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Overall, I thought this chicken salad was pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Rosalba De La Cruz
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make.


Rosselle Balbin
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This chicken salad was a bit too bland for my taste.


BRYANOS NDERI
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this one was light and flavorful.


Amirawan786 Amirawan786
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I've tried many chicken salad recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The combination of flavors is perfect and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Atif Mai
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This chicken salad recipe was a hit! It was simple to make and had a delicious flavor.