CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD CROSTINI

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Provided by S I

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 lb cooked chicken breast, diced small
4 oz celery, small dice
8 oz (fl oz) mayonnaise
2 oz curried onion relish, use more if needed
salt and pepper , as needed
1 head bibb or boston lettuce, leaves rinsed & dried
4 oz butter, whipped
30 slice baguette, bias cut, 1/4 inch thick
8 oz slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and curried relish; mix well, adjusting with more relish as needed. In a large bowl, combine the chicken and celery, add enough dressing to make moist but NOT runny.
2. Cut the lettuce leaves to fit the baguette slices.
3. TO ASSEMBLE: Lightly spread butter on the baguette slices. Top with a piece of lettuce and 2 T. chicken salad. Garnish with a few almond slivers. Serve immediately.
4. * It's best not to assemble until ready to serve. You may also toast the baguette slices if you want that extra crunch factor.