What's your secret to a delicious Tuna, Egg & Chicken Salad?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various personal recipes and ingredients used in making tuna, egg, and chicken salads. Participants share their experiences and preferences, highlighting different combinations and flavors they enjoy.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions using eggs, mayo, mustard, and salt and pepper for egg salad, describing it as simple but good.
  • Another participant shares a chicken salad recipe that includes cooked canned chicken, crushed pineapple, eggs, green onion, celery, grapes, chopped almonds, and mayo, served on a croissant.
  • One participant identifies their chicken salad recipe as including mayo, celery, red grapes, and mango chutney, noting they often cook the chicken in the microwave.
  • Another participant describes their chicken salad with green grapes, poppyseed dressing, Hellmann's mayo, and cream of coconut milk.
  • One participant shares a tuna salad recipe with canned tuna, boiled egg, pickles, onion, mayo, and salt and pepper.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for their mom's tuna salad, which includes canned tuna, Miracle Whip or mayo, chopped celery, sweet pickle relish, and diced hard-boiled egg.
  • One participant mentions adding diced apples to their tuna salad, which they enjoyed despite others finding it strange.
  • Several participants note the addition of various ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, dill mix, and Old Bay seasoning to their salads.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on preferred ingredients and recipes for salads, with no clear consensus on a single "best" method or combination.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and variations in their salad recipes, reflecting individual tastes and family traditions.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration or new ideas for salad recipes may find the shared experiences and ingredient combinations helpful.

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When YOU make these each of these salad what do you usually put in yours? Mine always seem to need a little Umph so I am looking for suggestions.

Thanks, Kathy
 
Egg salad, I use eggs (obviously) mayo, mustard, and salt and pepper which is boring but pretty good.

Chicken Salad, I put mayo, chopped up lettuce, chopped uptomatoes, Chopped up onions, grated cheese, salt & pepper Its really good.

If you like relish, my gma makes it with mayo onion and relish, but i dont care for it much bc I dont like relish.

I dont make tuna salad, but my mom makes it the same as the chicken salad. Hope that helps.
 
OK, this is right up my alley. I have the BEST ckn salad recipe that I make for any occasion usually when we have friends over for lunch. It calls for cooked canned ckn, crushed pineapple, eggs, green onion, celery, grapes, chopped almonds & mayo. I serve it on a bed of lettuce on a croissant. Delicious!
 
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Well I may have to pass on the croissant since I am trying to diet bu for my protein I like all of these salads and was planning on using FF mayo

Yummy to all!
 
I've been known to put a little Tobasco into my tuna salad.You never get to hear the salad sing, though, because no one knows how to tuna fish.
 
I love love chicken salad !
I use mayo, celery, red grapes & about 2 tablespoons of mango chutney. Yum !
I have been making so much lately too since I can cook the chicken in the microwave!
 
In my egg salad I use a jar of drained sliced green olives.
My chicken salad has green grapes, Brianna's poppyseed dressing , hellmans and cream of coconut milk.
 
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KG Bwahaha - You 2 funny
 
My favorite chicken salad recipe is from PC is it the Curry Chicken Salad. It was in a SB about a year or so ago. More than likely a S/S one. It was in the same book that had the Mango Salsa recipe in it.

I love it!! I calls for: mayo, apples, craisins, celery,curry s&p. It is sooo good! I eat it with lettuce leaves or Wheat Thins.
 
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I am not sure I even know what curry tastes like - I don't think I have had much with that flavor - I need to get out more BUt I think I have all the ingredients
 
Technically a curry is a mixture of spices. Kind of like Jerk Seasoning, each family and region can have its own curry mixture.
 
This is how I make my saladsFor the Tuna salad: can of tuna, boiled egg, pickles, onion, mayo and salt and pepper to taste.

For the Chicken salad: Chopped chicken, mayo, pecans or walnuts, salt, pepper, celery and grapes.

For the egg salad: eggs, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, and a bit of dill mix.

Hope this helps!!
 
I like my Mom's Tuna salad better than any other I have tried. Can't figure out why:confused: . Anyway she uses:

Canned Tuna, miracle whip or mayo, finally (ha, ha) chopped celery, sweet pickle relish or diced sweet pickles, diced hard boiled egg. We usually serve with lettuce on the bread or toast.

I know some people use dill pickles and / or onion, but we never did.
 
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thanks everyone for the recipe ideas. My family won't eat anything "salad"...tuna, chicken, egg...but, I put diced apples in my tuna salad. I ate it somewhere and loved it. People around here think that is strange. I can't even remember where I got the idea.
 
cmdtrgd said:
Technically a curry is a mixture of spices. Kind of like Jerk Seasoning, each family and region can have its own curry mixture.
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Tha's what y'all does with y'all's golf clubs when y'all ain't got a cart. Ya curry 'em.
 
I throw in a dash of Worchestershire sauce for my deviled eggs.
 
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I love deviled eggs - I need that Chillzanne
 
Try some sweet pickle relish in the egg salad. YUMMY!!! My partner likes to add Old Bay to his.

For my chicken salad I use mayo, chopped onion, celery, and garlic salt or powder
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do you use for your Tuna, Egg & Chicken Salad?

I typically use canned tuna, shredded cooked chicken, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, diced celery, and seasonings like salt, pepper, and a dash of paprika for flavor. You can also add diced pickles or onions for extra crunch and taste.

How do you ensure the salad has the right texture?

To achieve the perfect texture, I make sure to finely chop the celery and eggs, and I gently mix the ingredients together. This prevents the salad from becoming too mushy while still allowing all the flavors to blend nicely.

Can I customize the recipe to suit my taste?

Absolutely! You can customize the recipe by adding ingredients like chopped bell peppers, olives, or even herbs like dill or parsley. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to your preference for creaminess and tanginess.

What is the best way to serve Tuna, Egg & Chicken Salad?

This salad can be served in various ways! You can enjoy it on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or in a wrap. It also makes a great filling for lettuce cups or can be served with crackers for a light snack.

How long can I store the Tuna, Egg & Chicken Salad?

The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Just make sure to give it a good stir before serving again, as some ingredients may settle or separate over time.

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