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Aunt Phyllis' Chicken Salad

Some of the best recipes come from our family members, don't they? This one is from my sweet Aunt Phyllis.

4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts--cooked and shredded
2 stalks celery, chopped fine
½ cup grapes, sliced
½ cup sweet pickles, diced (or pickle relish)
½ cup water chestnuts, chopped fine (optional)
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup Miracle Whip (unless you are a Hellman's lover like me)
1 tsp mild curry powder
lettuce
4 tomatoes

Mix the celery, grapes, sweet pickles, water chestnuts, and pecans. Add Miracle Whip and curry powder. Mix well. Chill and serve on bed of lettuce and quartered tomatoes.