A delightfully flavorful
salad, always a hit with the luncheon crowd.
Tropical Chicken
Salad
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 (20-ounce) can chunk
pineapple, drained
- 2 large firm bananas,
sliced
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin
oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- Salad greens
- 3/4 cup salted peanuts
or cashew halves
- Place chicken and celery
in a large bowl.
- Combine mayonnaise and
curry powder; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover
and chill for 30 minutes.
Just before serving, add the pineapple, bananas, oranges
and coconut; toss gently.
- Serve on a bed of salad
greens and sprinkle with nuts.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.