Looking For a Chicken Salad Recipe

[Princess_Aurora]

A friend of mine made this once and she can't find the recipe. We know it had chicken (duh) apples, grapes and picans but that's about all we know. Does anyone have a similar recipe??? I know what made it really good is that it's all sweet...it didn't have onions or anything in it.

 

[jipsy]

SOUTHERN PECAN
CHICKEN SALAD YIELDS: 4 - 6


Ingredients Needed:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup golden raisins and currants, plumped
1/4 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 ounces coco lopez
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
Salt
Pepper
1 (3 1/2 pound) chicken - cooked, diced and chilled
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 cups pecan halves
1 pound field green salad
Assorted fresh fruits - grapefruit, orange, grapes, strawberries, etc.
Glazed pecans

Directions:
In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise with the coco lopez, spices and chives. With a rubber spatula, fold in the chicken, raisins, grapes and almonds, until well coated.
In a small pot combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil and add the pecan halves. Simmer 3 - 5 minutes. Drain, discarding excess liquid. Place glazed pecans on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 350º F until golden and crisp, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

In a large bowl combine the field greens with the assorted fresh fruits and glazed pecans. Place onto individual plates or a large platter. Top with the Chicken Salad and serve chilled

 

[Minnesota!]

I just use diced up cooked chicken, grapes I have cut in 1/2, and cashews. Just mix all together with mayo, a little paprika, and you can throw some noodles in there too. The elbow or the bow tie. But, I like it w/o, on a croissant!

 

[Princess_Aurora]

Okay...but do I use regular mayo or miricle whip???

 

[piratesmate]

It's really a matter of taste. The Miracle Whip has a distinctive flavor.....you know, "the zip of Miracle Whip!"

Since you have fruit in this recipe, you might not want the MW. However, that's all I use & I always call it "mayo". To me, "real" mayo is bland - but I think you might want that in this recipe.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

If you use Mayo do NOT use Helmans, as that has an onion flavor. Use the Kraft Mayo.