Luby’s Cafeteria Almond Chicken Salad 🥗
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this tasty and perky chicken salad, brought to you straight from the kitchens of Luby’s Cafeteria. With the option to swap almonds with pecans or walnuts and chicken with leftover turkey, this recipe offers versatility that suits your taste buds and pantry needs.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks 🍽️
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Fruit, Nuts, Meat, Weeknight, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours ⏲️
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 434.2
- Fat Content: 22.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 105mg
- Sodium Content: 364.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 12g
- Protein Content: 40.4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Green seedless grapes |
| 1 | Celery stalk |
| Green olives | |
| 2/3 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 2/3 cup | Almonds (or pecans/walnuts) |
| 1/4 cup | Pickles |
| 1/4 cup | Cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 2/3 cup | Cooked chicken or leftover turkey, diced |
| 3/4 tsp | Seasoning salt |
| Lettuce leaves (for serving) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine diced cooked chicken (or leftover turkey), green seedless grapes (halved), shredded cheddar cheese, almonds (or pecans/walnuts), diced pickles, diced celery, and sliced green olives.
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Prepare Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and seasoning salt until well blended, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
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Toss and Chill:
- Gently toss the salad mixture until everything is well combined and coated with the dressing. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and for the salad to chill.
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Serve:
- When ready to serve, arrange crisp lettuce leaves on serving plates or bowls, if desired, and spoon the chilled almond chicken salad onto the lettuce.
This Luby’s Cafeteria-inspired almond chicken salad is perfect for a light lunch or snack, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will surely please your palate. Enjoy the freshness of the grapes, the crunch of the almonds, and the creaminess of the dressing in every bite!
