This classic chicken salad is what started it all for Paula; she and her sons used to sell these sandwiches to customers when they first started The Bag Lady, their lunch delivery business, in 1989.
Paula's Classic Chicken Salad
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced celery
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds
- Sandwich bread
- Green leaf lettuce
- Sliced tomato
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Add chicken, celery, and almonds, stirring until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve on bread with lettuce and tomato.
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