Scrumptious Chicken Salad ๐ฅ
Description: A delightful salad perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a refreshing lunch option. The combination of flavors and textures creates a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Chicken, Pineapple, Poultry, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Meat, Lactose Free, Potluck, Spring, Summer, < 60 Mins, Refrigerator, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Pasta |
| 2 | Chicken breasts |
| 2/3 | Celery |
| 2 | Peas |
| 1 | Pineapple tidbits |
| 1/4 | Pimientos |
| 1 | Mayonnaise |
| 1 1/4 | Lemon juice |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1 | Black pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 193.8
- Fat Content: 2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 242.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37.4g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 7.5g
- Protein Content: 7.1g
Instructions:
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Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the pasta until it reaches al dente perfection. Once cooked, drain and rinse the pasta with cold water. Ensure thorough draining to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
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Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
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Prepare the Ingredients: Drain the pineapple tidbits, making sure to save the juice for later use. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Dice the celery and pimientos to add a crunchy texture to the salad.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, gently combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken breasts, celery, peas, pineapple tidbits, and pimientos.
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Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad to ensure that all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
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Adjust Consistency: If needed, add some of the reserved pineapple juice to moisten the salad. The pineapple juice adds a hint of sweetness and enhances the tropical flavors of the salad.
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Chill: Cover the salad bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the overall taste of the salad.
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Serve: Once thoroughly chilled, remove the salad from the refrigerator and give it a final gentle toss. Serve the scrumptious chicken salad on a platter or individual plates, garnishing with fresh herbs or additional pineapple tidbits if desired.
Enjoy this delightful and flavorful chicken salad as a satisfying meal on its own or as a delightful addition to any potluck or summer gathering! ๐๐
