Want to know the secrets to chicken salad? Well now you finally can! Chicken salad is a salad which uses chicken as its main ingredient. Chicken salad is great in a sandwich. The whole family can eat it for lunch, or for supper with some chicken soup. At its simplest, chicken salad is a combination of chicken and dressing, often with the addition of vegetables, fruits or nuts, that can be served on a bed of greens or used as a sandwich filling. We compile all the best tips for chicken salad along with some great recipes to try today!

Chicken salad is a versatile dish that can be brought to a summer potluck, served as an elegant main dish at a bridal shower, or it could be a nice change of pace for a casual dinner. This guide will teach you the basics of how to make chicken salad, step by step.

Ingredients

1.     4 chicken leg quarters, boiled or roasted, meat removed and cut into chunks
2.     1 can (8-ounce) pineapple tidbits, drained
3.     1 cup frozen peas, parboiled and chilled
4.     1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts
5.     mayonnaise, to taste
6.     salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1.     Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl with enough mayonnaise to make it moist.
2.     Grind in some black pepper and add salt to taste.

Notes:
Optional 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds:  Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.