Church Lady Chicken Salad

Perfect for church socials.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups  cubed  cooked chicken
• 2  cups  warm cooked rice (long-grain)
• 1⁄4 cup  minced green onion
• 1  teaspoon curry powder (or more to taste)
• 1  teaspoon  beau monde seasoning
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1  cup  diced green bell pepper
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4-1⁄3 cup  slivered almonds, toasted
•  red leaf lettuce

Directions

1. Add chicken to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Place the warm rice in a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the green onion, curry powder, and Beau Monde seasoning; add to the rice; stir to blend well.
4. In the same small bowl, blend the vegetable oil and white wine vinegar; pour over the rice mixture and let stand overnight.
5. Next day--add the bell pepper and mayonnaise to the rice mixture; add in the chicken and almonds; blend gently and thoroughly.
6. Chill for up to 6 hours before serving.
7. Serve on a bed of red-leaf lettuce leaves.