Lemon Chicken Salad

One of the best ways to enjoy a delicious meal is cold sandwich spread. Certainly this can be purchased in the store but if you are smart and love to be in the kitchen you can make your own quickly and with a few simple ingredients. It’s a very convenient food to have around; full of protein and you can add a few fruits and vegetables to practically make it an entire meal on its own.


If you’re like many people you probably enjoy making a whole chicken or two. If this is the case then you certainly have wondered what to do with all the little bits that feel like they may not be worth saving. There are two wonderful uses for this juicy meat: soup or sandwiches.


The nice thing about having some chicken salad around is that it is super easy to pack up and take to lunch; it can be made in a very healthy manner and is very satisfying. There are a few different ways a person can decide to serve it and all of them are tasty. Many people who cook often like to keep canned chicken breast in the house just for the quick and easy way it lends itself to chicken salad.


This recipe is also perfect for serving as an appetizer. Simply get some gourmet bagels and cut into bite size pieces, several different cracker flavors and textures and some fresh vegetables. It is the perfect accompaniment to any festive occasion. It is also a wonderful dish to mix up early in the week so your family can enjoy having salads or sandwiches off of it all week long. There are many different methods to creating the delicious salad but this is found to be one of the most popular.


Another popular way to enjoy this dish is on a bed of fresh garden greens, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs and cheeses. You can get all the requirements in one tasty and easy to make meal. It is also a very budget friendly food, especially if you decide to go the whole chicken route and cook it yourself.

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of cooked and finely pieced chicken (from a can, roast chicken or breasts)
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cup red grapes

 

Preparation:

For this delicious dish you will want to have your chicken already cooked and deboned if you’re going that route, out if the can if you’re going the other way. In a large bowl place the mayo, garlic, lemon juice and vinegar and mix very well. Cut the grapes into halves and mix through-out. Slowly fold the chicken in. Let rest fifteen minutes before serving. This salad can be made with onions, raisins, dates or even bacon. The mayo mixture can be sweetened up with a little sugar or made tangier with some spices and more lemon juice.
The trick is to play with the recipe and enjoy often!
(Serves 4-6)







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