Chicken salad is something that I love to make ahead and have ready for sandwiches during busy weeks. As you well know, there are so many variations of chicken salad and I think I enjoy each and every one. I particularly love this version for the added texture of the chewy dried cranberries, and the crunch of the toasted almonds. The prepared poppyseed dressing adds a nice edge, too. You can serve this on warm buttered croissants, your favorite slider roll or scoop it onto a fresh lettuce leaf. Today, I was fortunate to find fresh Maui Onion Rolls at my local market, and I must say, they were over the top filled with this delightful chicken salad! Youll need: For the dressing: 1 cup real mayonnaise 2/3 cup prepared poppyseed salad dressing 2 Tbsp chopped chives 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder For the salad: 4-5 cups chopped roasted chicken 2/3 cup celery, finely diced 1/3 cup toasted almond slices 1/2 cup dried cranberries To serve: 8 fresh onion rolls, croissants, slider rolls green leaf or bibb lettuce leaves, separated Directions: Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until combined. Stir in the chopped chicken, celery, toasted almond slices and dried cranberries. Mix gently until combined. Adjust the dressing, if desired. Serve chilled on onion rolls, croissants or slider rolls dressed with green leaf or bibb lettuce. Yield: approx. 2 1/2 lbs prepared chicken salad
Posted on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:31:15 +0000
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