CREAMY CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD 
4 c. cubed cooked chicken
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 oz.) diced pimentos, drained
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. sour cream
3 tbsp. thinly sliced green onions
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. tarragon vinegar or cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. salted cashews
Leaf lettuce and additional cashews, optional

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper and pimentos; set aside. In a blender, combine all the other ingredients, except the cashews and lettuce. Pour the blended ingredients over the chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Fold in cashews; serve in a lettuce lined bowl and garnish with additional cashews if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

 

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