Description:

I had this at a restaurant back in the mid-80's and developed my own recipe. Here it is.

Source:

Linda Weissert

Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) sliced almonds or cashews
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) vidalia onion, diced finely
• 1 cup (225 ml) seedless red grapes, halved
• 1 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) to 1/3 cup (80 ml) Kraft or Hellman's mayonnaise
• dried tarragon, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste
• avocado, optional
• croissants, optional
• cooked bacon, optional

Preparation

• Mix together chicken, celery, nuts, onion and grapes, set aside.
• Mix mayonnasise and lemon juice.
• Mix salad and dressing lightly and season with tarragon, salt and pepper.
• If salad is a little dry add a bit more mayo and lemon juice.
• Serve with slices of avacado sprinkled with lemon juice or on croissants with avacado slices and crisp bacon strips.

Comments

Light, refreshing and very satisfying.