Ingredients
3 cup chicken, cooked, cubed
1 lb asparagus, steamed
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained)
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 can (7oz) green olives, sliced
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tbsp basil
1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and to, rn
Directions
Combine all ingredients. Toss with dressing of your choice. Serves 6
Servings: 6 servings
Chicken Salad (04/27/93) Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Chicken; Chicken Salad; Poultry; Salad
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