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Chicken Salad with Fruit and Nuts (Print Version)

Chicken Salad with Fruit and Nuts

ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 medium granny smith apples, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
lettuce leaves, washed & dried

For the Dressing:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt

method

Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake until blended.

Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and pour dressing over, gently tossing together until blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Before serving toss again and adjust seasonings if needed.

Serve on lettuce leaves.




http://www.fortysomething.ca/2008/06/chicken_salad_with.php