Recipe: Margie's Chicken Salad

Originally published in the Feb. 5, 2014, issue

 

Editor's Note: Margie Leger of Cordele, Ga., sent in this favorite recipe, which she said is always requested for church functions and family gatherings. Makes approximately 10 servings.

Ingredients:
5 cups cooked chicken
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1.5 cups apple
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup sweet pickle relish
4 hardboiled eggs (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Chop chicken, hardboiled eggs and apples. Leave the peel on the apples.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

3. Spoon servings over lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with additional pecan halves if desired.