CHICKEN SALAD FOR AN ENDLESS SUMMER

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Great for warm summer evenings, or, remember summer during the winter! Makes a perfect luncheon salad, too. This is a recipe of my friend, Olive.

Provided by Yia Yia

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and cooled
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (reserve juice)
2 stalks celery, sliced
20 grapes, halved
1 cup baby peas, thawed
1 green onion, sliced
1/4 cup cashews
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
salt
pepper
4 romaine leaves, chilled, for garnish
1 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Tear the cooled chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and place in a good sized bowl.
  • Add celery, pineapple and grapes.
  • Toss.
  • Add the peas, green onion and cashews.
  • Toss.
  • In a small bowl mix together the mayo and 1/4 c reserved pineapple liquid until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the mayo mixture and fresh chives to the chicken mixture and fold gently.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour to blend the flavors.
  • To serve, place romaine leaves on a serving platter (or use 4 individual plates) and top with the salad mixture.
  • Sprinkle with chow mein noodles for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.4, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 463.2, Carbohydrate 164.6, Fiber 22.6, Sugar 115.5, Protein 29.9

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