Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Traditional Chicken Salad
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30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
1 review
ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (20 ounce size) pineapple chunks, drained
2 large firm bananas, sliced
1 can (11 ounce size) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup flaked coconut
salad greens, optional
3/4 cup salted peanuts or cashew halves
directions
Place chicken and celery in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for at least thirty minutes.
Before serving, add the pineapple, bananas, oranges, and coconut; toss gently.
Serve on salad greens if desired. Just before serving, sprinkle with nuts.
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karenjs
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reviews & comments
March 8, 2006
Very good and easy to make