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The absolute best chicken salad I have ever had!!!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"04\/16\/2017 19:07","GUID":"cdbb56f4680f431a88e560da406cb9de","MemberId":1603339,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pajamaangel","SubmittedDate":"04\/16\/2017 19:07"},{"Comment":"
I quadrupled this recipe and made it for my dad's 90th birthday party lunch celebration. It was easy to make ahead and assemble at serving time. Compliments abounded!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"10\/06\/2012 00:03","GUID":"35fdc9dd087d4aefb148d0c6a028ad47","MemberId":4927291,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"andbldg","SubmittedDate":"10\/06\/2012 00:03"},{"Comment":"
I followed the recipe exactly except I added a chopped apple to it. Great served on lettuce, even my toddler ate it!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/10\/2011 21:00","GUID":"35315680b57f471c80c9f3428151142d","MemberId":1431289,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lisalc98","SubmittedDate":"05\/10\/2011 21:00"},{"Comment":"
I have made this salad many times. It is one of my families favorites!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/24\/2011 16:35","GUID":"b24b917f92034293b553669f35c6a7dc","MemberId":3229206,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"warnockgurliez","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2011 16:35"},{"Comment":"
What is the correct amount of mustard?<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2010 20:55","GUID":"239f121b2cc94218a31fa0f5333691b8","MemberId":3213551,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"kscheich","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2010 20:55"},{"Comment":"
Re: I buy rotissarie chicken whole, bone the meat and save the meat for chicken salad recipes. Saves a lot of time.<\/p>
Sheila-OK<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4e9b8e2fffee43d1928c6a8d0425ec9b","MemberId":2993954,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sheila ropp","SubmittedDate":"04\/11\/2008 20:48"},{"Comment":"
Re: leave out the fruit and it's great on a sandwhich.<\/p>
Sheila-LK<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4e9b8e2fffee43d1928c6a8d0425ec9b","MemberId":2993954,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sheila ropp","SubmittedDate":"04\/11\/2008 20:45"},{"Comment":"
<\/p>thanks. Also, someone had a question abt the amount of mustard? it does sound like an awful lot.","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"60931982B4DE4EC798D50DECFE946E89","MemberId":1863197,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"joygal522","SubmittedDate":"04\/04\/2008 00:40"},{"Comment":"
I was wondering the same thing!<\/p>
pam-tx<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"943480c6a0eb435bb0bca07ec9a1d388","MemberId":2182123,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"naskarwoman","SubmittedDate":"03\/28\/2008 23:47"},{"Comment":"
7 and 1\/2 teaspoons of mustard sounds like a lot to me. Is that accurate?<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"E47CA22EF17814389C65C060D3CD995F","MemberId":56764,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Margielou_wa","SubmittedDate":"03\/24\/2008 00:22"},{"Comment":"
Not my recipe - but yes you would need to drain the pineapple also. Any time you are adding canned fruit of any kind, always drain unless you are specifically told not to do so.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"20a03196ce534754af0c9624b9cafa4c","MemberId":2591491,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"vbriscoe","SubmittedDate":"03\/14\/2008 11:19"},{"Comment":"
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do we need to drain the pineapple also?<\/p>[\/quote][quote user="joygal522"] \r\n
do we need to drain the pineapple also?<\/p>[\/quote][quote user="joygal522"] \r\n
do we need to drain the pineapple also?<\/p>[\/quote][quote user="joygal522"] \r\n
do we need to drain the pineapple also?<\/p>[\/quote]","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"eee28c530e6d4d41badd97d3c2a74568","MemberId":2795325,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"dareruth","SubmittedDate":"03\/14\/2008 09:40"},{"Comment":"
did we ever find out if we needed to drain the pineapple<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d485fe3aef24462fbd5fe39c2370c902","MemberId":1654726,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Judy Frerichs","SubmittedDate":"03\/14\/2008 09:39"},{"Comment":"
Wow. Sounds delicious as well as healthy. When do we eat?<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"2A4988D6049145E8974C0B4FB23BB995","MemberId":1014935,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"djb1240","SubmittedDate":"03\/14\/2008 09:15"},{"Comment":"
do we need to drain the pineapple also?<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"","GUID":"60931982B4DE4EC798D50DECFE946E89","MemberId":1863197,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"joygal522","SubmittedDate":"03\/13\/2008 22:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"08\/24\/2006 13:07","GUID":"523aa07338b64b88b997ebe0734273d6","MemberId":1389499,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jkneip","SubmittedDate":"08\/24\/2006 13:07"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"05\/18\/2006 18:53","GUID":"7fd192c16b40459d91f0eb784a2cb13d","MemberId":1306204,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cotta lady","SubmittedDate":"05\/18\/2006 18:53"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43644,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312458,"name":"Salads","slug":"salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312393,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Don't think you like salads? Think again. Try one of our delicious recipes for potato, pasta, lettuce, rice and a whole bunch of other salad varieties.","parent":310796,"count":4182,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/"},{"term_id":312479,"name":"Chicken Salads","slug":"chicken-salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312414,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for chicken salads? Taste Recipes has the best chicken salads recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":312458,"count":303,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/chicken-salads\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Luncheon Chicken Salad"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n