Sunday, February 21, 2010

Hot Oriental Chicken Salad

Grandma Bonnie

4 cups cooked, shredded or cut-up chicken

1 small can diced water chestnuts (drained) (opt.)

1 small can mandarin oranges (drained)

1 large can pineapple tidbits or chunks (drained)

2 cups chopped celery

1 cup chopped green or red pepper

1 ½ cups grated medium cheddar cheese

1 cup sliced almonds (or toasted pinenuts – my preference!)

½ bag bowtie pasta cooked and drained

Generous ½ cup craisins

Dressing: (mix in separate bowl)

2 ½ cups mayonnaise (can use light mayo)

2 TBS soy sauce

2 TBS lemon juice

1 tsp. sugar

Mix ingredients together, add dressing place in 13 X 9 casserole.

Bake at 350˚ for 20 minutes – Serve warm

Serves 8-10

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