Church Lady Chicken Salad

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chicken, Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 cups warm cooked rice (long-grain)
  • 1/4 cup minced green onion
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon beau monde seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4-1/3 cup slivered almond, toasted
  • red leaf lettuce

Directions

  1. Add chicken to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. Place the warm rice in a large bowl.

  3. In a small bowl, mix together the green onion, curry powder, and Beau Monde seasoning; add to the rice; stir to blend well.

  4. In the same small bowl, blend the vegetable oil and white wine vinegar; pour over the rice mixture and let stand overnight.

  5. Next day—add the bell pepper and mayonnaise to the rice mixture; add in the chicken and almonds; blend gently and thoroughly.

  6. Chill for up to 6 hours before serving.

  7. Serve on a bed of red-leaf lettuce leaves.

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