Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad

4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 cup mayonnaise, more or less depending on how you like it
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced green or red bell pepper
1 cup toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry's is good)
ground black pepper to taste

I just boil 3 chicken breasts for about 25 minutes. Let them cool and then cube. Toast the pine nuts over medium heat - takes about 5 minutes. Let them cool.

In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with black pepper to taste. Chill minimally 1 hour. Serve with rolls, croissants, or as a sandwich.