Saturday Savory: Chicken Salad

With the weekend here, especially a holiday weekend, I thought it would be good to share an easy recipe great for picnics and get-togethers.

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This is a very simple recipe open to change depending on preferences. For instance here is
the ingredient list:

1/2 cup mayonnaise (plus more as desired)
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks or tidbits (keep some of the juice)
1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch Dressing Mix
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)

These are the ingredients we use commonly in our version of chicken salad. You can also add in celery or grapes for flavor and pecans for crunch. Now, what to do!

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And that is it! If you are going to put in grapes, stir them in after you have tossed the dressing with the chicken. If you want to have some celery or pecans, add it in with the pineapple in the first step. Once everything is stirred together, chill it covered in the fridge at least one hour before serving. All done! I hope you try and enjoy this simple recipe. Also, if you have ever had something like this before, feel free to share the experience with me through Facebook or the comment section below.

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