CHICKEN SALAD FOR 50

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When this was served at a women's luncheon, there were lots of recipe requests, The creamy dressing, grapes and cashews make it extra special.-Florence Vold, Story City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 50 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

9 cups cubed cooked chicken
9 cups cooked small pasta shells
8 cups chopped celery
8 cups seedless green grapes halves
18 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple tidbits, drained
DRESSING:
4 cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups cashew halves

Steps:

  • In two very large bowls, combine the first six ingredients. In another large bowl, whisk the first six dressing ingredients. Pour over the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir in cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Althaf Mohamed
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I love this recipe! The chicken salad is always moist and flavorful, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.


Jenny Chevez
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the chicken salad, and they don't even realize they're eating celery and carrots.


shyasia andrews
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. The chicken salad was still delicious, and it was much healthier.


George Ndara
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken salad is delicious, and it's a great make-ahead meal.


osim osim
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste, but it's a great starting point. I added some extra spices to the chicken salad, and it was much better.


DURANI KING
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken, and it worked perfectly in this salad.


Bob Dunaway
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. The chicken salad was delicious, and it was so easy to make.


Tesss John
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the chicken salad, and they don't even realize they're eating celery and carrots.


Moud Rawline
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken salad was light and flavorful, and the dressing was delicious.


Therandomised o
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken, and it worked perfectly in this salad.


Palesa Richard
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken salad is delicious, and it's a great make-ahead meal.


Ramesh Silva
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I love this recipe! The chicken salad is always moist and flavorful, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.


Erick Mutua
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This recipe is a great starting point for a chicken salad. I added some chopped celery, red onion, and grapes, and it was delicious!


Pulane Sothoane
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken salad turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Meraj Islam
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The chicken salad was a bit bland for my taste, but the dressing was delicious. I added some extra spices to the chicken salad, and it was much better.


Abhishek Kumal
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken salad was delicious, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Tamal Sikdar
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I've made this chicken salad recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Rajesh Magar
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This chicken salad recipe was a hit at my recent potluck! Everyone raved about how flavorful and moist the chicken was, and the dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.