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beyond the grave chicken salad

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Recipe by
Jill Cooks
@spicyjill
Sunshine state, FL

Always a huge hit!! Everyone asks "what did you put in this"??

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Ingredients For beyond the grave chicken salad

  • 5 lbs. chicken breasts
  • 2 quarts water
  • parsley sprigs
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup bottled italian salad dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (hellmanns)
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • dash paprika

How To Make beyond the grave chicken salad

  • 1
    In large pot, bring water and seasoning to boil, add chicken and onion, lower heat and simmer 40 minutes. Remove from heat, cool. Shred chicken and refrigerate. (discard onion)....(I use mine in stew or soup for later use)
  • 2
    Dressing: Blend well together.
  • 3
    Salad: Toss shredded chicken with 1 cup of dressing and let stand at least 1 hour to marinate. Combine remaining dressing with: 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon honey Add to chicken and mix well. Serve.
  • 4
    If desired, add chopped pecans or can of sliced water chestnuts.
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