INGREDIENTS:

2 C cooked chicken, cubed

1 C seedless grapes, halved

½ C pineapple tidbits, well-drained

½ C Swiss cheese, shredded

½ C celery, sliced

2      tablespoons   green onions — sliced

½ C sour cream

¼ C mayonnaise (I like Dukes the best)

¼ C almonds, toasted  (or pecans)

Season to taste – Beau Monde or celery salt, pepper and or lemon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

 Mix first 6 ingredients.  Mix sour cream and mayonnaise.  Toss all together till well mixed.  Sprinkle with almonds.  May be served in cream puffs or croissants and placed on lettuce leaves with cherry tomatoes.

 A delicious salad for a lunch or light dinner.  Try using grilled chicken for a wonderful variation!

This recipe goes into the “Family Favorite” category!  To prepare the cooked chicken I use chicken breast that are the bone-in.  In a large stock pot place washed chicken breasts, add celery stalks, a large onion,  quarted garlic cloves, season with salt and pepper, additional seasonings such as garlic powder, celery salt.  Add just enough water to barely cover, put on your lid then bring to a simmer, reduce tempurature to low, cook another 15-20 minutes.  Turn off the heat and let the pot sit until cool enough to handle.  I prefer to hand shred the meat.  Strain and save the excellent the broth for soups or other recipes.  If you don’t have time to cook your own meat, a rotiesserie chicken works well, grilled chicken is also delicious and adds another flavor dimention.  I didn’t put seasonings amounts because I don’t really measure, but season to taste with the Spice Island blend,  ”Beau Monde” seasoning, pepper. 

When I first posted this recipe on my “old” website I used this picture of my youngest son who was about 4 years old when this was taken.  Even though he’s 10+ now, I had to keep the picture just because I love it so!