Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

• 2 large chicken breasts, cooked
• 1/4 C diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 C diced celery
• 1/2 small can water chestnuts (Save the rest in the brine and use it for something else.)
• 1/4 C pecan pieces
• 2 chopped hard boiled eggs
• 2 T diced red onion or scallions
• 1 T chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• mayonnaise to moisten (I use a half cup or more)
• juice 1/2 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional: chopped craisins, chopped apple

Directions