CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD
4 servings
Include both dark and light meat for the best flavor. For the ultimate chicken or turkey salad, smoke or grill the poultry. Cool the meat completely before mixing everything together, and refrigerate the salad until serving.
To scale this recipe up for a crowd, remember: A 5-pound chicken will yield about 5 cups diced meat; a 3-pound boneless turkey breast will yield around 9 cups diced meat.
Combine in a medium bowl:
- 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken or turkey (about 8 ounces)
- ½ cup diced celery or cucumber
- (½ cup halved seedless grapes or ¼ cup diced pickles)
- (4 green onions, thinly sliced)
- (¼ cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Mix in:
- ½ cup mayonnaise, store-bought or homemade, or ⅓ cup Vinaigrette
- (1 tablespoon chopped parsley or tarragon)
- (1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or curry powder)
- Lemon juice to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste