Chicken Salad California Central Coast Style
By Susan McGourty
In the eighties and early nineties, when my husband and I used to travel up to the Cupertino/Los Altos area, we’d always stop at our favourite “Emporium Department Store” for lunch. They had the best Chicken Salad Sandwich that we’ve ever tasted! This is another “chick recipe” as my husband calls it-though he admits he loved it too.
When the Emporium closed our stomachs felt the loss! Determined to savour that “taste” once again, we got to work recreating it–and then some! Let me tell you! It’s a delicious chicken salad made up of the following ingredients: cooked chicken breast pieces, diced celery, diced apples, red grape halves, toasted walnuts, Brie cheese chunks, a dabbling of mayonnaise and all served on raisin bread that’s been lightly toasted. Oh my God! It’s wonderful! Definitely a serotonin inducer. This recipe can be served as a salad or a sandwich –what best suits the occasion. This is a delightful lunch or a light dinner on a hot night. It’s perfect for sharing with friends and family. Read the rest of this entry »