Two Sisters' Chicken Salad

I hope you enjoy this recipe from the Court of Two Sisters in New Orleans. Prep time includes time to chill.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 3  cups  cooked chicken, diced
• 1  cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  cup seedless grapes, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1⁄2 cup  toasted almond
•  romaine lettuce or  boston lettuce

Directions

1. In a large salad bowl blend together chicken, celery, onions, salt, lemon juice, and grapes. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2. Just prior to serving add mayonnaise, oranges, and almonds, tossing gently to avoid breaking the oranges.
3. Serve on leaves of Romaine or Boston lettuce or scoop generously into a avocado half.
4. Serves 4 large portions or 8 smaller ones.