I love Chicken Salad and order it often when eating out. For many years that’s what I ordered at Victoria Country Club when joining friends for lunch. Now, when Tommy picks-up dinner from Hoggs-N-Chicks in Missouri City, I ask for their Chicken Salad. I also have my own recipe for Chicken Salad.
When our daughter-in-law, Julie Hartman Murrah, was pregnant with Tyler she was put on bed rest while waiting for his arrival. During that time I stayed with her for a few days to watch Madison. I made this Chicken Salad recipe then, and Julie really liked it. Every time I make this recipe, I think of those days. When I left to go home, both Madison and I cried like we would never see each other again. It broke my heart to see her standing at the door crying. I knew then we were forever playmates.
Julie, Tyler and Madison Murrah 2000
Chicken Salad Supreme
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
(I use the Easy Bake Chicken Breasts recipe from page 2.)
1 cup seedless red or green grape halves
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
Instructions
In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Refrigerate for one hour. Serve on bed of lettuce with fruit or in a sandwich.
Makes 4-6 servings.
Fifteen years later, the Murrah Four Family is doing well with Madison taking off for Texas A&M later this month, Tyler starting his Sophomore year at Jesuit in Dallas, and Julie and Todd managing their ownership in Wing Stops Restaurants. Madison spent a week with us earlier this summer, and Tyler comes to stay next week. We are so pleased they still enjoy spending some of their summer vacation with us.
Madison, Tyler, Todd and Julie Murrah on their 2015 Family Summer Vacation.
Hope you are having a special summer. It’s hot as could be expected here in Houston, Texas, in August. The Chicken Salad recipe is a great one to make for the heat of summer. Try it and let me know what you think. I’ll be thinking of you. Hugs, Judy
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judymurrah 
August 8, 2015 at 11:39 AM |
Beautiful family picture! I love your relationship with your granddaughter! I remember my sweet Sarah crying each time we parted while she was younger and now it seems it is my turn to tear up! She also leaves for A&M this month end and it just doesn’t seem possible. We shopped yesterday for her new “home” and had such a nice day all of us together!
Your chicken salad sounds yummy! I so enjoy good salads during Texas summers! I will try your recipe tonight!!
Take care Judy, enjoy your Tyler! Your words are always a ray of sunshine….blessings to you and your family!
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August 8, 2015 at 2:57 PM |
Thank you, Kay. Hope your granddaughter has a spectacular freshman year at Texas A & M. We bought season tickets this year for the first time in a long time.
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August 8, 2015 at 11:40 AM |
Another keeper–thanks!
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August 8, 2015 at 2:59 PM |
Hope you try it soon. Good luck in Portland, Barbara. I’ll miss you all. I start chemo again on Tuesday so the timing could not have been worse.
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