Forevermama'S Fabulous Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Forevermama'S Fabulous Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small rotisserie chicken; 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons prepared Italian salad dressing (Ken's brand preferred); 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1 - 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 2 cups chopped celery; 2 -4 scallions, stalks finely chopped (amount is depending on your taste); 1/2 red onion, diced; 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/2 - 1 small lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 lime peel, grated (optional); 3/4 teaspoon all purpose seasoning (or to taste, Adobo seasoning, Goya brand); fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 small rotisserie chicken
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared Italian salad dressing (Ken's brand preferred)
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 - 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups chopped celery
2 -4 scallions, stalks finely chopped (amount is depending on your taste)
1/2 red onion, diced
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 - 1 small lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 lime peel, grated (optional)
3/4 teaspoon all purpose seasoning (or to taste, Adobo seasoning, Goya brand)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Remove meat from rotisserie chicken. Chop into bite size pieces. Add to large bowl; set aside.
2
In a medium size bowl, add the next 9 ingredients; mix to blend. Add lime juice, adobo seasoning and black pepper to taste. Add to chicken and combine to distribute all ingredients evenly. Taste for seasoning and correct, if necessary. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
3
NOTE: Concerning the seasonings, I don't always add exactly the amounts given, it's all a matter of taste.
4
Tip: I sometimes add a bit of sugar, if I went over too much on the lime juice or if I want a hint of sweetness. I add about 1/2 - 1 tsp sugar.
5
Another Tip: If you go over too much on the salt, add a few more drops of lime juice. Both lime and lemon juice, make the saltiness disapear. Of course test it bit by bit when adding lemon or lime juice, because you don't want to over power with the juice flavor. This tip is one of the secrets of the restaurant trade.

769

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small rotisserie chicken, 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons prepared Italian salad dressing (Ken's brand preferred), 2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Forevermama'S Fabulous Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Forevermama'S Fabulous Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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