EASY CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD

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This was one of the first dishes I learned to prepare MANY years ago when I was just getting interested in cooking. I know that there a many variations of chicken salad but this is the way my Mom did it so that's the way I do it.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large can chunk chicken or tuna
2 Tbsp dill pickle relish
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 c celery, finely chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, finely diced (any color)
1/2 c black or green olives, chopped
3 hard boiled eggs
3 Tbsp salad dressing or mayo
2 small roma tomatoes, diced
2 c shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl, combine chicken or tuna, pickle relish, onion, celery, bell pepper, olives,and tomatoes. . Stir gently to combine.
  • 2. Peel and roughly chop the hard boiled eggs into the mixture.
  • 3. Add the salad dressing and gently fold all ingredients together
  • 4. If serving immediately, fold in the lettuce; if not, fold it in just before serving.
  • 5. This is great served in a hollowed out tomato, on your favorite bread or wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Use your imagination.

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