The sunflower design of this chicken salad with its bright and sunny mood has summer written all over it. Undeniably, it has stage presence and it steals the show.
Here comes the best part: you can easily cheat. And by cheat I mean substitute. Use an egg, tuna, or other creamy salad of your preference, like this seafood rice salad, and assemble it to look like a sunflower.
Don’t feel like making a salad? Get it from your deli and you’re good to go. Sometimes [in life] shortcuts are necessary. Just be careful where [in life] you cut the corners. 😉
Follow this basic recipe, or feel free to use your own favorite chicken salad recipe..
Ingredients:
- chicken breast
- celery
- onion
- sunflower seeds (optional)
- mayonnaise
- shredded cheddar cheese
- pitted black olives
- Pringles chips, original flavor
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, onion, sunflower seeds, and mayo; season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salad in a serving bowl; layer the top evenly with the cheese.
- Put a tablespoon of mayo in a snack-size Ziploc bag. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag. Squeeze the bag with light pressure until mayo begins to flow out. Continue to squeeze gently over the salad as you create the checkered pattern with horizontal and vertical lines (if the mayo you’re using doesn’t flow easily, mix in a few drops of milk).
- Drain the olives and cut them in half lengthwise. Place one half in the middle of each square. Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours. Before serving, decorate with chips.
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Sunflower Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, then chopped or shredded, chicken breast
- ¼ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, optional
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole, pitted black olives
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Pringles chips, original flavor
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, onion, sunflower seeds, and mayo; season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salad in a serving bowl; layer the top evenly with the cheese.
- Put a tablespoon of mayo in a snack-size Ziploc bag. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag. Squeeze the bag with light pressure until mayo begins to flow out. Continue to squeeze gently over the salad as you create the checkered pattern with horizontal and vertical lines (if the mayo you’re using doesn’t flow easily, mix in a few drops of milk).
- Drain the olives and cut in half lengthwise. Place one half in the middle of each square. Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours. Before serving, decorate with chips.
Bam's Kitchen says
What a clever dish Jas! Love the presentation and reading the ingredient list I know that I would just love this. Pinned and tweeted!
Jas says
Thank you, Bobbi! Takes a little effort to dress up a simple dish 🙂 Are you coming to the Sates in November again?
Akaleistar says
What a pretty way to serve chicken salad!
Jas says
Thank you! We do eat with our eyes first, right? 🙂
Katrin says
What a lovely idea, the salad looks so so yummy AND amazing! I love summer hangouts with friends and we are always out and about, so this will definitely be a great addition to any picnic or BBQ!!!
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Katrin! So glad you like it 😀 Have a great summer and thanks for stopping in!
Frugal Hausfrau says
This looks so retro! Wouldn't it be cute for a shower? Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!!
Mollie
allthatsjas says
Yes, that would be totally cute for a shower 🙂
Ashleigh says
It looks so pretty! I wouldn't want to eat it! I would though haha
allthatsjas says
Lol! Thank you, Ashleigh!!! 😀
Ahila says
Lovely and fun presentation of a chicken salad! Thanks for sharing it at #ThrowbackThursday!
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Ahila! Have a lovely weekend!
Mistie says
Such a fun and beautiful presentation!
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Mistie! Have a grand weekend!
Linda says
I love to see pretty food. This is a great sounding recipe. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend. You will be featured next Monday.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
allthatsjas says
Thank you so much, Linda! I'm honored 😀 Have a great day!!!
Barbara says
This is so much fun! Too pretty to eat - but not really, I'm sure. I love it when someone takes a little extra time for festive and seasonal presentation. Thanks for sharing this cutie. I'm stopping in from Lisa's Grand Social where I always find something great to take away and try.
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Barbara! I agree with you about finding something new - just when I think I've seen it all, someone shares a great idea, recipe or a project. It's so fun 🙂 Hope your week is amazing!
Jamie says
That is adorable!! What a fun dish to bring to a potluck. Pinning to try! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Jamie, and thanks for hosting!:)
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Hi Anja, This is so pretty! But, I don't think it would be hard to dive in, as it sounds so yummy!! Thanks for sharing at the #InspriationSpotlight party! Pinned & Shared
allthatsjas says
Thanks, Theresa!
Ann says
I can't eat that, Jas! You made it look so pretty!
allthatsjas says
Ha, ha! Thanks, Ann 😀