This summer I've been reading lots of cozy mysteries, the same genre as the beloved Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs, and I believe it was in one of them that I recently read about a chicken salad with mango and pecans. There was no recipe, so I decided to create one!
I absolutely love mango, whether it's the fruit itself or the mango flavoring in tea. Here's the recipe I came up with.
Mango-Pecan Chicken Salad
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped in food processor
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mango, diced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or as desired
Mix all ingredients and, for best taste, allow flavors to meld overnight. Yields 1-1/2 cups of a "spreadable" chicken salad.
I've been having this for my lunchtime sandwiches this week, but of course you can also make tea sandwiches!
Looks good and I love those mysteries as well!
ReplyDeleteYum! I agree, I love those mysteries. And the mango chicken salad looks delish!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!
ReplyDeleteAs my mother would say, "It looks good enough to eat!" ;-) Pretty dish too!
ReplyDeleteWe love mango, I'll have to give this a try. I think mangos are on sale this week too.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm . . .Mango!
ReplyDeleteSounds good. I have a mango in the fridge and some chicken breasts waiting for a recipe.
Tea friends will be delighted!
Great Idea.
Would love to know what books you are enjoying. I love cozy mysteries and The tea shop ones are one of my favorites. My sister and niece and I have read the whole series. I also know we will be having your chicken salad for supper very soon!! Love, love mangos
ReplyDeleteDelicious salad and served on such a pretty plate - win-win! Joanie
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