Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Chicken & Fruit Salad

Chicken & Fruit Salad by Coffee With Us 3 #recipes

This past weekend I played chef for friends who had family come to town for a wedding. I love cooking so this was a lot of fun for me.  I didn't get too elaborate with lunches.  We just had salads and sandwiches. The potato salad I will share tomorrow was one of the salads.  Another salad I made was chicken & fruit salad.  I love this fresh & light chicken salad.  The apples and grapes in it keep it light.

When I first made this salad for my grandma (the one that made the potato salad), she told me that sounded terrible and she didn't want any.  I made her try it and she loved it.  She was just an old dog who wanted nothing to do with new tricks.  I would recommend trying this new trick and so would she.

Chicken & Fruit Salad

1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 Red apple, cubed
1/2 Green apple, cubed
5 small chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
1/2 bunch of red or green grapes, halved
1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley, optional
1/4 cup pecans
1/4 cup celery
Salt & pepper to taste

In a small bowl, mix mayo & vinegar.  Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl.  Pour dressing over salad and stir. Serve right away or refrigate and serve cold.


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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, 11 June, 2013

    This is delicious sounding. Cool and refreshing. We're having a party at Tumbleweed Contessa and I'd love for you to bring this over. It would be a hit. http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/whatd-you-do-this-weekend-19/

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

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  2. LitaTuesday, 11 June, 2013

    Thanks for linking up. I had this for dinner. It was 103 degrees here today.

    Hope to see you next week,
    Tumbleweed Contessa

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  3. SusanWednesday, 12 June, 2013

    Oh - this looks delicious! I'd love for you to bring this to Tuesday's Table - http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2013/06/tuesdays-table-for-june-11-2013-and.html

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  4. Maria ElenaTuesday, 18 June, 2013

    What a wonderful recipe! It looks delicious!
    I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria

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  5. SewSweetVIntageTuesday, 18 June, 2013

    I LOVE chicken salad and fruit in my salads!!! Pinned to try your recipe. Found your post at OUR HOME party:) Stop by http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/06/handkerchief-party-bunting.html

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  6. UnknownWednesday, 19 June, 2013

    This sounds delicious! I am intrigued that you played chef for a friend and their company! What a neat and helpful idea! Thanks for linking up with me again last week at Walking Redeemed!

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  7. megan {homemade ginger}Wednesday, 19 June, 2013

    yum! looks so good! chicken salad is one of my favorites! www.homemadeginger.com

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