Crunchy Chicken Salad

This salad is unique because it includes peanut brittle. It is the $200 winner in the Crunchy Kitchen Favorites Category January 2007 BHG. Cook time is refrigeration.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups  coarsely shredded  cooked chicken
• 2 -3  stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  salted mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
• 3⁄4 cup  broken  peanut brittle

Directions

1. In a large bowl stir together chicken, celery, onion, mayonnaise, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
3. Stir in nuts and peanut brittle just before serving. Salad can be refrigerated up to 2 hours after adding the nuts. Serve with flatbread.