The enigma that is freshly-made chicken-pasta salad

[herr_oberst]

It's always better the next day served cold out of a tupperware from the refrigerator.

[KFC911]

Some things are just meant to make one ponder the universe

[wilnj]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

It's always better the next day served cold out of a tupperware from the refrigerator.

I think this is true for nearly every dish where such disparate ingredients are combined.

Chili, chowders, lasagna, etc.

Now the question of why cold, breaded and fried, thin sliced chicken cutlets** taste so good the next day standing over the counter? That’s an enigma.

**otherwise known as Nonna’s original protein bar.

[greglepore]

I agree. I also believe that chicken salad needs evoo and some acid-lime or lemon juice, some pistachios, and some dried cherries...but that's just me. And always Dukes, never Hellmans.

[Baz]

And on FRESH saltine crackers!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

served cold out of a tupperware

Eaten directly out of a tupperware

Might as well be ice cream.

[masraum]

I think my mom used to make chicken salad (sans pasta, I think) when I was a kid. At least, I remember having it when I was a kid. I was far more likely to have tuna salad. My mom made that a fair amount (when dad wasn't home, because he hated the smell).

The only chicken salad that I remember having as an adult has either come from Whole Foods or a restaurant that the wife and I occasionally go to. I don't think any of it has pasta.

But, if you can get past the no-pasta bit, then I heartily recommend curry chicken salad! So yummy.

They also make something called "Sonoma chicken salad" that has pecans and grapes in it, that's very tasty.

And one that they used to have but seems to be gone since Amazon took over is "blackened chicken salad" (basically, spicy chicken salad) which was one of my favorites.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Eaten directly out of a tupperware

Might as well be ice cream.

Ice cream out of the container for dessert!

Originally Posted by masraum

... "blackened chicken salad" (basically, spicy chicken salad) which was one of my favorites.

That sounds great. Love that spicy chicken...

[Baz]

Made some chicken salad today - no pasta. No way I'm eating any of it until tomorrow!

I did put some cherries in it.....

[A930Rocket]

I don’t recall eating chicken salad, but my mom always made tuna fish with Kraft mayonnaise, and relish. Yum.

[Baz]

Who has a good recipe for Chicken-Pasta salad?

I've never made it and sincerely would like to, so appreciate any tips!

[BK911]

Originally Posted by Baz

Who has a good recipe for Chicken-Pasta salad?

I've never made it and sincerely would like to, so appreciate any tips!

Mines pretty simple:

Boil chicken
Use same water to cook pasta
Shread chicken, mix with Mayo, mustard, old bay, pepper, boiled eggs,
Then whatever...
Onions, celery, pickles, ???
Then mix in pasta.

One pound box of spiral pasta per large chicken breast

Love to hear others

[Randolph]

curry chicken salad with red grapes. cashews and craisons is a favorite of mine. Haven't made it in years.

[LWJ]

Potato salad. It is my wife's signature dish. One day in the fridge makes it pop!

(secret ingredient??? It is grated onion. Don't tell her I spilled the beans!)

[Randolph]

^^^ that would add a unique sweetness, nice!

I have two independent secret ingredients for potato salad.

Bragg brand apple cider vinegar with honey, which I've been known to drink straight from the bottle when opening the fridge from time to time

or

pickle juice, kosher dill or bread n butter

[Baz]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far on creating the ultimate chicken-pasta salad!

I'm going to make an attempt next week and will post outcomes.

I had a neighbor drop off a container of pasta salad for me a couple years ago - but don't remember it having any meat in it. But it was good - she's a great cook!