Cherry Chicken Salad
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
2
cups tart red cherries, pitted*
3
nectarines or peaches, divided
1-1/2
whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned, cooked and diced
2
tablespoons sliced green onion
1/4
to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8
teaspoon ground ginger
1/2
cup toasted slivered almonds, divided
Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves
Preparation:
1.
Slice one nectarine. Combine cherries, nectarine slices, chicken, celery and green onion in large bowl. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, lemon juice, curry, ginger and salt in small bowl; mix well. Pour mayonnaise mixture over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate.
2.
Stir all but 1 tablespoon almonds into salad just before serving; arrange salad on lettuce-lined plates. Slice remaining 2 nectarines; arrange around salad. Sprinkle salad with remaining 1 tablespoon almonds.
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