This is Eric's mom's Chicken Salad & it is delicious! It also the perfect cooler food. We make it when we take the boat out for the day, for soccer tournaments, hurricane parties, camping, lake days, etc.
Ingredients:
4 cans chicken breast
1 Cup Poppy Seed dressing (the kind in the refrigerated produce section)
1 Cup Mayo (Dukes or Blue Plate)
1 Cup chopped pecans
1 Cup celery
1 & 1/2 Cups OceanSpray cranberries
2 chopped green onions
1 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
About 12 Croissants
Although it is perfect as is, I have tweaked it a bit over time. Here's what I add...
6 chopped boiled eggs
1 Cup Poppy Seed dressing (the kind in the refrigerated produce section)
1 Cup Mayo (Dukes or Blue Plate)
1 Cup chopped pecans
1 & 1/2 Cup celery
2 Cups OceanSpray cranberries
Seasoning Salt to taste (probably 2 teaspoons)
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix the chicken, (eggs) nuts, celery, cranberries, & onions together. Add the poppy seed dressing & mayo. Sprinkle with Seasoning Salt & stir until mixed. Add some more Seasoning Salt because it really makes everything pop! Taste as you go & add more mayo if it's too dry.
Slice croissants in half & load them up! You can also use bread, rolls, crackers, etc.
Tips:
*Don't be afraid to add more of or remove whatever you want to make it yours!
