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overnight layered chicken salad

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This recipe came from my cousin many years ago. It is great to take to a picnic or backyard barbecue. There won't be any leftovers, I guarantee. I rarely post recipes without pictures, but I will add a pic when I make this. 07-17-14

yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For overnight layered chicken salad

  • 6 c
    shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 lb
    bean sprouts
  • 1 can
    water chestnuts, sliced & drained
  • 1/2 c
    thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 md
    zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 4 c
    cooked chicken (2 or 3" strips)
  • 2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp
    curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 c
    spanish peanuts

How To Make overnight layered chicken salad

  • 1
    In a large glass bowl, distribute lettuce in an even layer. Top with bean sprouts, followed by water chestnuts, green onions, zucchini, and then chicken.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, curry powder, sugar, and ginger.
  • 3
    Spread mayo mixture evenly over salad. Cover dish and refrigerate 24 hours.
  • 4
    To serve, garnish with Spanish peanuts.
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