2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil |
1 medium onion, peeled and diced |
3 cups diced, cooked chicken |
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans green beans, drained and rinsed |
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped |
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos |
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1 (6-ounce) box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions |
1 cup grated sharp cheddar |
pinch salt |