Caribbean Chicken Salad

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups cooked diced chicken
• 2 firm bananas, cut into -inch-thick slices
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut (see Note)
• 1/2 cup cashew pieces
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine sour cream and confectioners' sugar; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients except lettuce; toss until thoroughly mixed.

Place shredded lettuce on a serving platter or divide among 4 to 6 serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes:
To enhance the flavor of the coconut, spread it on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degrees F. oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.