My husband says this is the BEST chicken salad ever! It’s loaded with tender chicken, grapes, celery, pineapple and tossed in a slightly sweet creamy dressing.
INGREDIENTS :
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cooled, cut into cubes
1 14oz can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 cup red grapes
1 cup green grapes
1 cup celery, chopped
2/3 cup dry salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp juice reserved from can of pineapple chunks
1 tbsp parsley, chopped, for garnish, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Add chicken, pineapple chunks (no juice), red grapes, green grapes, celery and peanuts to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Stir in tarragon.
2.In another bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice. Fold dressing into salad bowl and toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
