PINEAPPLE BOAT SALAD 
1 sm. pineapple
1 c. cooked cubed chicken
1 c. ham, cut julienne
2 bananas, sliced
1 avocado, cut in chunks
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 c. maraschino cherries, quartered (optional)

Cut pineapple in half lengthwise leaving leaves intact. Using a grapefruit knife, cut around edge of pineapple and down through the center of core without cutting through shell.

Scoop out pineapple pulp. Cut into 1 inch cubes. Reserve shell. In a bowl combine pineapple, chicken, ham bananas, avocado, celery, walnuts and cherries if used. Cover. Chill 1 hour. Serve with Yogurt Dressing. Arrange fruit mixture in pineapple shells.

YOGURT DRESSING:

8 oz. fruit yogurt
1/4 c. whipped cream or dessert topping
1/4 c. mayonnaise

Combine all above ingredients in a small bowl. Ready to serve.

 

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