Chicken Salad Delight
3 cups water
1/2 cup medium pearled barley*
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt — (optional)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups halved seedless grapes red or green
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon milk or water
1 teaspoon curry powder — (optional)
Bring water to a boil; stir in barley, bouillon granules, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until tender, stirring
occasionally. Drain; cool. Combine cooked barley, chicken, grapes, celery and
walnuts. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with remaining ingredients; mix
well. Pour over barley mixture, tossing lightly. Cover and chill. Serve in
cantaloupe halves or on lettuce leaves, if desired.
Seven 1 Cup Servings
*NOTE: To substitute 2/3 cup Quaker Scotch Brand Quick Pearled Barley,
decrease water to 2 cups and cooking time to 10 to 12 minutes.
Proceed as recipe directs.
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