Fat Free Salad Dressing: {soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Fruit 'n Nut Chicken Salad

Thursday, September 24, 2009

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Fruit 'n Nut Chicken Salad

Fruit 'n Nut Chicken Salad

This is very good. Makes a very nice lunch served on a bed of
lettuce.

Recipe By : RecipesLostandFound (Steve Doyle)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time:
Categories : Salad

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip salad dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salad:
1 cup pecan halves
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 large celery ribs, sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes

In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until
smooth. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet;
toast in the oven for 10 minutes, until fragrant. Let cool. Add to the
dressing bowl: chicken, pecans, celery and grapes and toss well. Let sit for
at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Recipe Source: RecipesLostandFound (Steve Doyle)