SIMPLE LUNCHEON SALAD

Simple Luncheon Salad image

"For a bridal shower or summer buffet, this colorful crunchy chicken salad is a perfect choice," notes Pat Stevens, field editor from Granbury, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2/3 to 1 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups each torn Bibb, leaf and iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups green grapes, halved
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper, pickle relish, carrot and pimientos. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken mixture; toss to coat., Combine the lettuces; place on a serving platter or individual salad plates. Top with chicken salad, cheese, grapes, oranges and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.