Jason's Deli Chicken Salad
Jason's Deli is a favorite restaurant that make a delicious chicken salad. What is their secret? It is crushed pineapple and almond slivers. You can make this slightly sweet chicken salad in no time. This can be eaten in a sandwich, or alone on a bed of lettuce. Everyone will ask how you make this delicious chicken salad recipe.
Ingredients
| Cooked chicken breast | 1 1/2 Pound | |
| Canned crushed pineapple | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , drained | |
| Mayonnaise | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Almond slivers | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground black pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon |
Directions
MAKING
Shred chicken into fine pieces.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, pineapple, mayonnaise, almond slivers, salt, and pepper. Stir until mixture is uniform.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
SERVING
Serve over the lettuce leaves.
NOTES
This stays fresh for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.
If you do not want to drain your pineapple you don't need to, but you will need to reduce the amount of mayonnaise by at least a tablespoon.
Recipe Summary
