How do I spice up my boring chicken salad?

GlitterGal
on 7/20/08 10:51 am - Edmond, OK
I had it for lunch today and plan on eating more tomorrow but it's so plain and blah!  It's just chicken, light Miracle Whip and pickle relish.  What ideas do you have?
debtfree
on 7/20/08 11:09 am - OK
Right now yours sounds awesome since I can only have the chicken and mayo.  No pickle relish for me just yet.

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Happycat
on 7/20/08 11:27 am - Midwest City, OK

I always add some chopped onion.   I used to add celery but haven't been brave enough to feed tiny tummy any celery.  I am afraid of the possible ramifications! I added some chopped almonds to the last batch of tuna salad I made.  Nice crunch and flavor.  You could also try a few of the jarred bavon bits.  Maybe slice some apple into it at the last minute before you eat?

 

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sherrie T.
on 7/20/08 11:43 am - CLAREMORE, OK
how about some minced garlic?
(deactivated member)
on 7/20/08 11:44 am

Grapes and walnuts (maybe next time, not with pickle relish) or apples and raisins.

For tomorrow, grate some carrot and dice a green onion, a shot of garlic powder....mmmm mmmm good.

(deactivated member)
on 7/20/08 11:59 am - VA
I make mine with chicken, pickle relish, mayo, boiled egg, onion, garlic and sunflower kernels. 
Wolf-N- Boots
on 7/20/08 11:59 am - Tulsa, OK
This recipe I found looks downright delicious...........

Spicy Chicken Salad

Ingredients

 

  • 1 1/2 Tbls. lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt
  • 3 cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 diced fresh tomatoes
Combine lemon juice, garlic, Thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Beat in the yogurt. Gently fold chicken, onions, gren pepper and celery. Refridgerate for 30 minutes so the flavours can combine. Just before serving, fold in the tomatoes.



GlitterGal
on 7/20/08 12:05 pm - Edmond, OK
Dan - you're getting downright domestic!  That sounds really good!  Thanks!
GlitterGal
on 7/20/08 12:06 pm - Edmond, OK
Thanks everyone for the great ideas!  I'll give them a try!
soldiersxbabygirl
on 7/20/08 12:07 pm, edited 7/20/08 12:07 pm - Cibolo, TX
Chicken Salad

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 red apple, diced
  • 1-1/2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-1/2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • fajita seasoning to taste
    1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add chicken and coo****il thoroughly cooked and no longer pink inside, approximately 20 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
    2. Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in ho****er for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from ho****er, cool, peel and slice.
    3. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, sliced eggs, apple, onions, relish, mayonnaise, celery, pineapple (with just a little juice for flavor), cilantro, pecans and fajita seasoning to taste
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