Festive Chicken Salad

"This is a mayo free recipe! My mom makes this all summer long. It's great for a hot summer lunch or dinner, great to bring to a picnic."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid.
  • Combine reserved pineapple liquid and cream cheese, mixing until well blended.
  • Add pineapple, chicken, water chestnuts, celery, 1/4 cup of almonds(walnuts and pecans will work also), onions, salt and pepper to cream cheese mixture; mix lightly.
  • Chill at least one hour but overnight is best.
  • To serve place in tomatoes, lettuce cups, or large cooked pasta shells. Prep time does not include time to chill.

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Reviews

  1. Delicious! This reminded me of a holiday cheese ball my mom used to make. The flavors blended well together and there was a nice crunch to the salad. Other than draining the water chestnuts I followed the recipe. I'll definitely make this again. Next time though I may add a little more seasonings. Made for Pick A Chef 2013.
     
  2. Nice variation on chicken salad! The assortment of veggies add a nice crunch and the pineapple and almonds add a nice touch. Thanks for sharing! PAC Spring '11
     
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