Secret ingredient for chicken salad?

[TheWizardOfMudd]

I'm wondering . . . .

[moof]

1. alligator

[PartyPooper]

2. Lettuce

;-)

[GreatAuntK]

3. Celery

?

[PartyPooper]

4. Onion

[Rowdyboy]

5. Grapes

[bluedeminredstate]

6. Just a little

dry mustard. A bit of Tarragon if you're feeling frisky. In any case, don't forget to sprinkle the paprika (just a slight dusting) on the sandwhich or salad before serving/eating.

I didn't say finely chopped celery b/c I thought that was a given...
If you're into the crunch factor but want to branch out, some sliced or julienned almonds are divine.

:9

[Rowdyboy]

8. Or toasted pecans

[northofdenali]

7. Almonds and homemade mayo.

Add some capers, if you're not scared of 'em!

[GreatAuntK]

10. To all,

Sounds yummy. I'm going to try it.
K.

[buycitgo]

9. Certs!

candy mint

[buycitgo]

11. then again.....

breath mint?

[Susang]

12. Curry powder, grapes and walnuts

My super secret recipe! ;-)

[hlthe2b]

13. love it with curry, with grapes, slivered almonds (or walnuts),

1/2 mayo and 1/2 sour cream.... maybe some diced scallions and celery

And only diced chicken breast in mine....

[dweller]

14. fresh herbs

lemon thyme
basil
rosemary
sage
lemon balm

not all at once, experiment.
dp

[TheWizardOfMudd]

15. You people are incredible

I love you!!!!!!!!

[politicat]

16. tarragon and celery and onion flakes.

Let rest 1 hour before eating.

Pcat

[scottcsmith]

17. It's love!

That's the secret ingredient for everything.

[LastKnight]

18. ive always had good luck with...

chicken, but dont tell anyone, otherwise mine will be nothing special...

-LK

[Mr. McD]

19. Fresh garlic finley diced.

I also like it in tuna salad and in a tossed salad. :)

[Dirty Hippie]

20. My secret...

use smoked chicken or turkey.

[Kipepeo]

21. Chicken

Just kidding. I have no idea b/c I haven't eaten chicken in so long...I am just metally picturing potato salad w/ chicken and that doesn't work.

Ok, now I'm curious...is there no recipe forum on DU?

[Sentath]

29. Roasted Chicken

With mild seasoning and a goodly amount of salt.

As for recipes, its either here or the Meeting Room ( :

As for recipes, well I just hope this doesn't scare you too badly...

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/cat/87/0.shtml

{rlg}

[NewHampshireDem]

22. Bell's Seasoning ...

you know, the stuff you buy once a year to make stuffing for Thanksgiving. Great blend for use in chicken, tuna, turkey salad. I also add some dried minced onion--I prefer the more intense taste and the crispy texture over fresh onion for this recipe.

[Laszlo_Hollyfeld]

23. Dijon mustard and poppy seeds.

Heavenly.

[liberalitch]

24. Dill....

use sour cream instead of mayo.... little spicy mustard, I like bacon bits.... finely chopped onion and celery

[GOPisEvil]

25. Celery seed and a little dry mustard powder.

Maybe a pinch of cayenne, too.

[FarmerOak]

26. Heroin

Everyone will rave about it, and it keeps them coming back for more!

[Dees]

27. Fresh cilantro....nt

[supernova]

28. Sweet pickles

diced. It adds a crunchy sweet zing. This is for old-fashioned american chicken salad with mustard, mayo and celery.

I also like curried with grapes and almonds.

The organic grocery in town makes a lovely one with sour cream, tarragon, and walnuts. :9

[Whitacre D_WI]

30. Love!

[trof]

31. Either taragon (lots) OR curry.

But not both.

[crimson333]

32. Tuna Fish it is the chicken of the sea

;-)

[2bfree]

33. Green olives instead of pickles.

I either do mayo, olives, onion and celery or do the mayo/sour cream, almonds and green grapes.

[The empressof all]

34. wasabi

just a little wasabi in the mayo with celery and a little onion thinly sliced- salt and pepper

[smirkymonkey]

35. Capers, diced red pepper

and fresh parsley.