Thursday, December 17, 2009

Easy Peasy...






Lemon Squeezy... That's what this chicken salad should be called. There is no picture because, let's be honest, chicken salad rarely looks all that appetizing regardless of how tasty it actually is.
The pictures I have posted are examples of why I did not post a picture of the chicken salad. Frankly, I would not want to consume any of the above salads. I'm not being snooty. I don't even like to look at my own.

The salad takes "60 seconds" to assemble according to Dad. For me or for you, it might take a little longer, but that is neither here nor there.

So. What do you need?
1 can of chicken (yes i know. canned meat hardly ever sounds appetizing but just trust me. O ye of little faith.)
Some mayonnaise
Some celery.
Some sweet pickle relish and juice.
Salt and Pepper to taste.

How to assemble?
Chop your celery. A couple stalks should be find to start with. I loathe celery when I can distinctly taste it so I'm slow with the celery additions. Open your can of chicken. (You are still doubting me. I feel it.) Drain it well. No one likes chicken water in their chicken salad. Dump your chicken into a mixing bowl. Scoop some mayo into your bowl as well. Stir together. Then scoop some relish in there too. I apologize for not having exact measurements but you really don't need them. It's simple. If you want more mayo. Add it. If you like more pickle. Add it. If for some reason you think you want more celery you can add that too if you must. Salt and pepper to taste and voila! You have made chicken salad. Now toast some bread, a croissant, Frito's scoops work very nicely, plain on fork...however you wish to eat it!

Now, I haven't added any additional ingredients but I don't feel that grapes, apples, or nuts would hurt any feelings if they were to be added in. In fact, I think it would add a very nice touch. Perhaps dress it up a little? A little food jewelry... maybe?

So there you go! It's easy and once you get the hang of it, it literally takes under 2 minutes.
And for those of you who don't cook... this is for you!

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