SIMPLE LUNCHEON SALAD

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"For a bridal shower or summer buffet, this colorful crunchy chicken salad is a perfect choice," notes Pat Stevens, field editor from Granbury, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2/3 to 1 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups each torn Bibb, leaf and iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups green grapes, halved
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper, pickle relish, carrot and pimientos. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken mixture; toss to coat., Combine the lettuces; place on a serving platter or individual salad plates. Top with chicken salad, cheese, grapes, oranges and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Jalab Baloch
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the avocado. It made the salad extra creamy and delicious.


Mr.E Person
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This salad was just what I was looking for! It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdanik Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one was actually really good! I loved the dressing and the combination of ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


nisar muhammad
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This salad was really easy to make and it turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Ho Nguyen
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fm Sohel faridpur
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I also would have liked to see more variety in the ingredients.


Apostle B
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I thought this salad was really good! I especially liked the dressing. It was so flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


SqurtB94 B94
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This salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Huzain Je
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Naya khan Papa ke queen
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the avocado. It made the salad extra creamy and delicious.


Ahomed Joy
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This salad was so refreshing and delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was also really good. I will definitely be making this again.