Chicken Salad

I was debating on whether or not to share this recipe on my blog.  It wasn't even a recipe up to this point ... I mean, I've been making it for a few years now but I usually just throw it together and I sort of know what looks right without measuring anything.  I was actually making Buffalo Chicken Dip this past weekend for the Superbowl and looked at the other half of the rotisserie chicken wondering what to make with it and decided on chicken salad.  I purposely took time to measure all the ingredients with the sole intention of sharing the recipe.  We went skiing on Saturday and I packed chicken salad wraps for us for lunch but I didn't take time to take a photo.  I mentioned blogging the recipe to my husband who LOVES my chicken salad and it was one of the first times he suggested not having something on my blog.  Usually when he likes a recipe he suggests I blog it and this time I got some hesitation and it wasn't a hesitation because he didn't like what it tastes like ...it was a hesitation because its sooooo good we should probably keep it a secret. So that's where the debating part comes in ... to share or not to share ... and obviously I decided on sharing with you!  I made a wrap with the remaining scoop of chicken salad today for my lunch, snapped a photo of it and pulled the trigger on blogging the recipe.  So here it is ... my SECRET chicken salad recipe.  Hope you love it as much as we do!!!

INGREDIENTS
1/2 rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded (I use the ones from Sams Club which tend to be larger then the grocery store chickens so its about 3 cups chicken)*
1 celery stalk finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 tbs chopped onion
1/2 cup Miracle Whip (or generic brand salad dressing)
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 tsp garlic powder
dash of salt & pepper
2-3 tbs pickle relish
2 tbs sliced almonds (optional)
1/4 cup chopped grapes (optional)

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl mix all of the ingredients together.  Makes about 4 cups.  Can be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to a week.  Use on sandwiches, wraps, on crackers or even on top of a salad.  We like ours on a wrap with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese (as shown in the photo).  Enjoy!

*note:  the chicken can be any cooked chicken, it doesn't necessarily have to be a rotisserie chicken however the rotisserie chicken does add good flavor to this salad.  Smoked chicken breasts work great too.  You can use all white meat or a combo of white & dark.