Smoky Hawaiian Chicken Salad

"I was obsessed with this chicken salad when it was served at Long John Silvers in the late '80s. It was eventually removed from the menu and massive cravings led me to develop my own formula and reproduce it at home. The smokehouse almonds are the secret ingredient. I have tried it with both mayonnaise and Miracle Whip but the Miracle Whip is much more authentic. Sweet, smoky and super tasty!"
 
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photo by Mercy
Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Toss the first five ingredients together until the almond chips coat all of the ingredients.
  • Fold in the Miracle Whip and blend well.
  • Chill for a minimum of an hour before serving in order to let the flavors develop (cooking time is actually chill time).
  • Serve a large scoop on a bed of lettuce with buttery crackers.

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Reviews

  1. I worked at long John silvers when this was on the menu. The dressing was a corporate blend, but if we ran out we used Hellman's mayo with lemon juice. It also had a white pepper and onion powder spice mix.
     
  2. I love chicken salads and have them for lunch quite often. This one was very good. My attention was drawn to it because of the lovely picture. I am so glad because my husband and I both enjoyed this very much. The smoked almonds really are a key ingredient and give this a unique flavor. Thanks for sharing it.
     
  3. THis was a very interesting deviation from your regular chicken salad. Be warned- it is very sweet. I have made it a few times, and I prefer Hellman's, no raisins and unsweetened pineapple. The pineapple and smoked almonds are a great combination, and it is quite addictive.
     
  4. Excellent!!!
     
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Greetings everyone! My name is Mary and I am a native Floridian. I live in Central Florida with my wonderful husband of 13+ years. I enjoy cooking simple dishes with simple ingredients.
 
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