Okay, we all have time to lunch with friends all the time right?
Riiiight….
But, if you happen to be in the position where you can invite some girlfriends over for lunch, I have the perfect recipe for you.
Back when the kids were much younger and we weren’t running from place to place with activities, I would love going over to my friend Tina’s house for a playdate and lunch. She always had some delicious goodies for us to eat while the kids played, but one of my favorites was her chicken salad. I loved it!! I think what made it even better was the fact that she would serve it alongside croissants. I mean, what could be better than a creamy, chunky chicken salad on top of a bread that is made primarily out of butter? Not much I tell you, not much.
This chicken salad is the perfect mix of tender chicken, creamy mayo, a few sweet surprises and a little bit of crunch. I changed it a little through the years, adding this and adding that, but in essence, it is still the same chicken salad that I shared with one of my best friends. Enjoying lunch, enjoying conversation, and enjoying being with a great friend. Does it get any better?
2 cups cooked, white meat chicken, cut into chunks (I use a rotisserie chicken)
1/2 cup red grapes, sliced
1/2 cup pecan halves, crumbled
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4-1/2 cup mayo (I use light mayo and only use 1/4 cup-try that first, adding a little more if needed)
2 tblsp sour cream
2 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
Place chicken, grapes, pecans, and cranberries in medium bowl. In small bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, minced onion, salt and pepper. Pour mayo mixture over chicken mixture and stir. Add more mayo if necessary. Refrigerate 1 hour . Serve over salad greens, or with fresh bread.
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