CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

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Pineapple and nuts add a distictive flair to this tasty chicken salad. Try substituting leftover turkey around the holidays for the chicken.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. miracle whip
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup halved green grape
1 cup blanched slivered almond, toasted
1/2 cup chopped water chestnut
1/4 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the lemon juice.
  • Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Mix the salad dressing, salt, pineapple, grapes, almonds, water chestnuts and lettuce into the chicken until evenly combined.
  • Keep chilled until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 709, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 12.1, Protein 7.6

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