Layered Chicken Salad with Special Dressing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1440 Minutes |
Ready In: 1460 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Different from the usual layered salads - this has a unique dressing with relish & raisins in it. Cook time is actually a chilling time - 8 hours to oernight. Ingredients:
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed,divided |
2 cups torn lettuce, washed & dried |
1 cup cooked long grain white rice |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced |
2 large tomatoes, seeded & chopped |
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced |
1 small red bell pepper, seeded,chopped |
1 small green bell pepper, seeded,chopped |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1/2 cup sour cream |
1/2 cup raisins |
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped |
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish |
2 tablespoons milk |
1/2 teaspoon celery seed |
1/2 teaspoon dill seed |
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder |
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt |
6 slices red bell peppers, for garnish (in rings) (optional) |
fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large, deep glass bowl, layer half of the chicken and then all of the lettuce.
2. Combine rice, peas,& minced parsley and spoon over the lettuce layer.
3. Next, layer on in order: tomatoes, cucumbers,bell peppers, and remaining chicken.
4. Mix together the dressing ingredients and spoon over the salad- DO NOT STIR.
5. Garnish with a circle of red bell pepper rings and a sprig of fresh parsley (optional).
6. Cover and chill overnight or at least 8 hours.
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