California Chicken Salad
Delano Farms

1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed

2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped

3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 cup celery, peeled and chopped ( 2 stalks)

½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup scallions, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh ;at-leaf
parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
¼ cup light dairy sour cream

1 cup Delano Farms* red globe grapes,
halved and seeded
¼ cup red wine vinegar

6 cups mixed salad greens, torn

In a large bowl combine chicken, apples, celery, scallions and parsley.

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, kosher salt and pepper. Add to chicken mixture. Stir in walnuts and grapes.

Divide greens among 6 serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Makes 6 servings. Tip: Replace the sour cream with yogurt for a di;erent taste.

Recipe courtesy of The New Sonoma Cookbook (Sterling, 2011). Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.

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