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Russ's Hawaiian Style Chicken Salad

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(4 votes) 5 4

Chicken salad will quickly become a family favorite with this Hawaiian flavor.

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Necedah, WI

Time needed

30 min preparation

Serving Size / Yield

4-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 C. cooked, diced chicken
  • 1/2 C. Italian dressing
  • 1/2 C. mayonnaise
  • one 6-oz. pkg. macaroni, cooked
  • 4 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbs. prepared mustard
  • 1 med. onion, chopped
  • 1 C. diced celery
  • 1 C. pineapple wedges
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • salt to taste
  • ripe olives, sliced and pitted (optional)

Directions

While macaroni is still hot, mix with chicken and Italian dressing. Marinate overnight, if possible, or for at least 2 hours. Blend mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard. Stir in chopped onion, celery, pineapple, and pepper. (Sliced, pitted, ripe olives may be added at this point, if desired.) Add to macaroni and chicken mixture.  Salt to taste. Mix well. Chill at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve in lettuce cups.