CHICKEN SALAD DELUX

By stepjo7269

From: Best Salad Deluxe Cookbook p. 12

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups prepared buttermilk salad dressing
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1 3/4 teaspoons Beau Monde seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 whole chicken breast (about 2 pounds), skinned, cooked and cubed
• 10 ounces uncooked 100% semolina medium shell macaroni, cooked, rinsed, drained and cooled
• 3 cups diced celery
• 2 1/2 cups seedless green grapes, cut lengthwise into halves
• 1 package (12 ounces) slivered almonds, reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish
• 2 cans (2.25 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• Lettuce leaves
• Parsley (optional)
• Sliced star fruit (optional)
• Cantaloupe slices

Preparation

Step 1

Combine salad dressing, mayonnaise, half-and-half, seasonings, salt and pepper in a small bowl; blend well, cover; refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Combine chicken, shells, celery, grapes, almonds, water chestnuts, and onion in a large bowl.

Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

Serve on lettuce. Garnish with reserved almonds, parsley and star fruit.

Serve with cantaloupe slices.