Chicken Rice Salad for a crowd
One of my go to recipe's for a larger crowd, such as a wedding reception or bridal shower. Delicious and easy to make ahead and store in top zip bags before time to serve.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 14 people
Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked rice cooled
- 4 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked & chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup celery sliced or cut into small chunks
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup green onions diced
- 1 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 2 packages of Good Seasons Italian Dressing
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup cashews coarsely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/2 head of lettuce for presentation
Instructions
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In mixing bowl combine cooked, cooled rice, chopped chicken, celery, olives and green onions. Combine mayo, dressing, soup and oil; add to other ingredients to coat. Cover and Chill. Before serving, add cashews and toss again. Add just "dressing" by adding more Cream of Chicken soup if too dry.
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Serve in lettuce-lined salad bowl for pretty presentation.
Recipe Notes
Personal note: I use short or long grain rice for this recipe. Sticky rice seems to breakdown in the stirring process faster.