Layered Chicken Salad with Special Dressing

Submitted by HeatherFeather

"Different from the usual layered salads - this has a unique dressing with relish & raisins in it. Posted by request. This recipe was originally from Taste of Home magazine. Cook time is actually a chilling time - 8 hours to oernight."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed,divided
• 2 cups torn lettuce, washed & dried
• 1 cup cooked long grain white rice
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 large tomatoes, seeded & chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded,chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded,chopped

• Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dill seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 6 slices red bell peppers, for garnish (in rings) (optional)
• fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)

directions

1. In a large, deep glass bowl, layer half of the chicken and then all of the lettuce.
2. Combine rice, peas,& minced parsley and spoon over the lettuce layer.
3. Next, layer on in order: tomatoes, cucumbers,bell peppers, and remaining chicken.
4. Mix together the dressing ingredients and spoon over the salad- DO NOT STIR.
5. Garnish with a circle of red bell pepper rings and a sprig of fresh parsley (optional).
6. Cover and chill overnight or at least 8 hours.