CHICKEN SALAD FOR 50

Chicken Salad for 50 image

When this was served at a women's luncheon, there were lots of recipe requests, The creamy dressing, grapes and cashews make it extra special.-Florence Vold, Story City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 50 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

9 cups cubed cooked chicken
9 cups cooked small pasta shells
8 cups chopped celery
8 cups seedless green grapes halves
18 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple tidbits, drained
DRESSING:
4 cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups cashew halves

Steps:

In two very large bowls, combine the first six ingredients. In another large bowl, whisk the first six dressing ingredients. Pour over the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir in cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.