I am a product demonstrator at Sam's club here in Maine and often try new recipes. today I used this one and the members loved it. I used mayo instead of creamy salad dressing but the apples were very juicy and so it definitely was not dry. I gave out 16 copies of the recipe and could have given out several more but that's all I had. A couple members took the info on the website so they could check it out.It was really a hit.I even bought some of the chicken to make this for my family reunion.I used Fuji apples and they added just the right touch of sweetness.
I am a product demonstrator at Sam's club here in Maine and often try new recipes. today I used this one and the members loved it. I used mayo instead of creamy salad dressing but the apples were very juicy and so it definitely was not dry. I gave out 16 copies of the recipe and could have given out several more but that's all I had. A couple members took the info on the website so they could check it out.It was really a hit.I even bought some of the chicken to make this for my family reunion.I used Fuji apples and they added just the right touch of sweetness.
I waited a long time before sending this negative review. This is still not the chicken salad recipe I am looking for. Even after using a 10 ounce can of chunk chicken it still tasted too much like just a fruit salad...too much apple raisins nuts etc. Talq
After adding additional celery & Miracle Whip and omitting the pecans all at the suggestion of my children and substituting dried cranberries for the raisins it was GREAT! The whole family loved it in pita pockets with lettuce. We also tried it on toasted hamburger buns with lettuce and it was just as good. I think the crunch of the pecans would add a nice texture but alas the children's desires always rule. LOL
Easy and delicious! The amounts of all ingredients can be adjusted to personal taste. I used more celery dried cranberries instead of raisins and lots of miracle whip plus nonfat sour cream. My guests loved it as a side salad and the leftovers made yummy sandwhiches the next day. I'll make again and again.
Samantha it looks like a day at home with your brother was very rewarding. This recipe makes outstanding chicken salad. Because I love the extra clean crunch that celery gives I increased the celery to a whole stalk. The raisins apples and sweet pickles add a wonderful dimension to an otherwise savory salad. Thanks for sharing!
This recipe was a hit at our family weekend getaway. I made the salad ahead of time so the juices could really juice. Then at the cottage I added the raisins and apples. Served it with pitas. DELICIOUS!
This salad is a winner. Very tasty & was a great way to use up left over chicken breast.
I made finger sandwiches from this recipe for a baby shower and I got awesome reviews. I don't care for raisins so I left them out and I usually don't like the meat/fruit combination but the Granny Smith apples I used were the perfect additon to this chicken salad.
We loved this! We also loved it with mango chutney instead of relish and a bit of curry powder. Just a variation but we were happy with both. It tastes great on greens with raspberry vinaigrette too for a change of pace.
