Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts

Recipe By :Reuben
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups cooked chicken -- cubed
1 cup walnuts -- chopped and toasted
1 cup celery -- diced small
2 cups red seedless grapes
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons tarragon -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Toss together all ingredients in a large bowl until combined well.

This was first served to me at a mother/daughter luncheon when I was a teenager. I will be 54 this month, and it remains a favorite of mine. I think it is the curry powder that makes it special.

EXOTIC LUNCHEON SALAD

In a bowl, mix together the following ingredients:
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. curry powder
1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
Mix above well:

In another bowl, stir together:
4 cups cooked and cubed chicken or turkey
1 - 5 oz. can water chestnuts, sliced
1 lb. green grapes
1 cup celery, diced
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained

Mix all ingredients and dressing together. Chill several hours or overnight. Serves 8.

These recipes sound good, thanks Heyreub and Donna.

Here is another variation that is a favorite of mine, just add some nuts.

Summer Chicken Salad

Mix together:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
2 cups chopped chicken
1 cup seedless grape halves (red or green)
1/2 cup chopped red onion