Shelly's Recipe

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUSHED PINEAPPLES & TOASTED MACADAMIA NUTS

Category: Salads - Poultry

1 c. chopped macadamia nuts
1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream (light is fine but do not use no-fat)
1 c. mayonnaise
4 c. grilled or cooked & chopped chicken breasts
1 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped scallions/green onions (white & light green parts only)
1/2 c. (from an 8-oz. can) crushed pineapples, well drained
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional: 12 radicchio leaves, rinsed and dried

Toast the macadamia nuts by placing them in a microwaveable safe plate. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

In a salad bowl, whisk the sour cream & mayonnaise together until blended. Fold in the chicken, scallions, celery & pineapple. If using salted macadamia nuts, go easy on any more salt. Season to taste with salt & freshly ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. If not serving until later, stir in the nuts, scallions & pineapple just before. Serves 6