CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD 
3 nectarines or peaches, divided
2 c. tart red Montmorency cherries, pitted
3 c. cooked cubed chicken
1 1/2 c. sliced celery
2 tbsp. sliced green onions
1 c. light mayonnaise
1/4 c. plain lowfat yogurt
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds, divided

Fresh, canned or frozen cherries may be used. Thaw frozen cherries. Drain canned and thawed cherries before using.

Slice one of the nectarines; combine with cherries, chicken, celery and green onions in large bowl.

Combine light mayonnaise, lowfat yogurt, honey, lemon juice, curry powder and ginger in a small bowl, mixing well. Pour mayonnaise mixture over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate until chilled.

Just before serving, stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the almonds. Arrange chicken salad on lettuce-lined salad plates. Slice remaining 2 nectarines; garnish with nectarines and almonds.

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Cherry Chicken Salad
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 Grace (United States) says:
Oh yes. This is Stafford's chicken salad recipe! My all time favorite

 

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