Kittencal'S Chicken Salad

• 3 large chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped (or use 4 small breasts preferably poached)
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 3/4 - 1 cup dried cranberries (you may chop in half or leave whole) or 3/4-1 cup raisins (you may chop in half or leave whole)
• 1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved (measure 1/2 cup halved or use 1 small apple, chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• Dressing
• 3/4 cup salad dressing (use Miracle Whip salad dressing)
• 2 tablespoons coleslaw dressing (Kraft coleslaw dressing works well)
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (can use up to 3/4 teaspoon)
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1. In a medium bowl toss together chicken with celery, onions and cranberries.
2. In another bowl mix all dressing ingredients until well blended; add to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
3. Cover and chill for a minumum of 4-24 hours.
4. Just before serving mix in grape halves then season with black pepper.
5. POACHING CHICKEN-------.
6. Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan.
7. Cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and 1 bay leaf optional) bring to a simmer.
8. Lightly simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and let sit in the water for about 10 minutes.
10. Cool and chop.

chicken breasts, celery, green onions, cranberries, red seedless grapes, fresh ground black pepper, dressing, salad dressing, coleslaw dressing, salt, paprika, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-chicken-salad-277287 (may not work)