Chicken Salad for 50

Submitted by Mercy

"This easy and delicious chicken salad is a fantastic addition to luncheons, fundraising events or potlucks."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 50

ingredients

• 9 cups diced cooked chicken
• 9 cups cooked small shell pasta
• 8 cups diced celery
• 8 cups green seedless grapes, halves
• 18 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained

• DRESSING

• 1 quart mayonnaise
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups prepared whipped topping
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups cashew pieces

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
2. Combine the first six dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth.
3. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
4. Chill at least 1 hour.
5. Fold in cashews just before serving.