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Sonoma Chicken Salad

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Best Chicken Salad EVER!! (And I hate chicken salad!)

"the reviews called my attention to this one, we were in need of a fast chick-salad for unexpected guests. i had some back-yard smoked chicken in the fridge from the day before. the only thing i changed was reducing the mayo a bit. as the prior reviewers indicated, this had a stellar flavor.
this is now on a pesonal go-to list everytime we have leftover chicken! thanks tdscollon" - mynextfeast

Yield: 6 Ready in 30 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Chicken

(4.6, 51) 90% would make again (reviews)

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Sonoma Chicken Salad
This really was the BEST Salad. I never thought it would be so easy to make!! My Fiancee doesnt like chicken salad but he said this was AMAZING! It was so Flavorful! I would recommend this to EVERYONE!!! photo by aenkin Give a medal for this photo
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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
For Dressing
1 cupMayonnaise
4 teaspoonsApple cider vinegar
5 teaspoonHoney
2 teaspoonsPoppy Seeds
Sea salt; to taste
Pepper; to taste
For Salad
2 poundsChicken breast; boneless, skinless, cooked, shredded
3/4 cupPecan pieces; toasted
2 cupsRed seedless grapes
1 stalkCelery; thinly sliced

Sonoma Chicken Salad Preparation

Prepare the dressing by thoroughly mixing together all dressing ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad. The dressing can be prepared 2 days ahead.

Prepare/cook chicken. When the chicken is cooked and chilled, dice into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in pecans, grapes, celery and dressing.

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  • This really was the BEST Salad. I never thought it would be so easy to make!! My Fiancee doesnt like chicken salad but he said this was AMAZING! It was so Flavorful! I would recommend this to EVERYONE!!! photo by aenkin aenkin

  • Calories Per Serving: 615
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    Sonoma Chicken Salad Reviews

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    This is so good. For those who hate wasting calories, this is for you.
    3 weeks, 7 hours, 14 minutes ago
    the reviews called my attention to this one, we were in need of a fast chick-salad for unexpected guests. i had some back-yard smoked chicken in the fridge from the day before. the only thing i changed was reducing the mayo a bit. as the prior reviewers indicated, this had a stellar flavor.
    this is now on a pesonal go-to list everytime we have leftover chicken! thanks tdscollon
    1 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 15 hours, 13 minutes ago
    The best Chicken Salad I've ever made or eaten! I used Craisins instead of grapes as well. Delish!
    1 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 18 hours, 32 minutes ago
    Yummy !
    2 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 11 hours, 57 minutes ago
    This was the best chicken salad I have ever eaten. There is no need to look for another recipe. I didn't have grapes, so I will have try them next time. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
    3 months, 5 hours, 56 minutes ago
    5 months, 3 hours, 57 minutes ago
    Tried it today. Substituted dried cherries for the grapes (it was in the pantry). Thanks for sharing!
    5 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 5 hours, 44 minutes ago
    I loved this chicken salad. I substituted cranberries for the grapes. It has just a hint of sweet from the honey. I will definitely make this again.
    6 months, 2 weeks, 13 hours, 33 minutes ago
    Loved it...next time I might add red onion!
    7 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 10 hours, 17 minutes ago
    We substituted mayonnaise with plain yogurt and lovedmit!
    9 months, 1 weeks, 4 days, 4 hours, 58 minutes ago
    Delicious...best chicken salad I have ever made!!!
    9 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 6 hours, 31 minutes ago
    This was excellent! I loved the sweetness with the honey.
    10 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 9 hours, 53 minutes ago
    Love this chicken salad!
    10 months, 3 weeks, 19 hours, 18 minutes ago
    Amazing! Going to be making it again for the 4th of July.
    10 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 6 hours, 28 minutes ago
    Great recipe. I added apple. I am making it for the second time. The best chicken salad I ever made.
    11 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 18 hours, 41 minutes ago
    This is the best chicken salad I have ever had. Will definitely make again... And again... And again.
    1 years, 4 weeks, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago
    1 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes ago
    This recipe was so amazing! Thank you!
    1 years, 3 months, 4 weeks, 1 days, 1 hours, 58 minutes ago
    Great quick salad! I substituted canned chicken and Craisins, cause I didn't have any grapes. Worked great!
    1 years, 4 months, 1 days, 6 hours, 7 minutes ago
    Awesome! Ive never made chicken salad before, but even my husband and children liked it! Will make this again for sure!
    1 years, 6 months, 3 days, 11 hours, 37 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Fresh
    2. American
    3. Chicken
    4. Brunch
    5. Hors dOeuvres
    6. Salads
    7. Sandwiches
    8. Picnics
    9. Spring
    10. Summer
    11. juLDfanq

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