CREAMY CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

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Served on a bed of garden greens or on a croissant, this all-time favorite salad is loaded with chicken and cashew. The nuts add a pleasant crunch and make it company-special. I thought of the recipe immediately when planning my garden theme luncheon. -Sara Laker Loda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salted cashews
Leaf lettuce and additional cashews, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper and pimientos; set aside. , In a blender, combine the next 10 ingredients; cover and process until well blended. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Just before serving fold in cashews. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Sprinkle with additional cashews if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 38g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.