DRIED CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

By pbaumgartner

(taken from the Best of the Best . . . Michigan cookbook)

Ingredients

• 1 c. dried tart red cherries
• 4 chicken breast halves cooked, torn into large pieces
• 3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 Granny Smith apples, coarsely chopped
• 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley
• 1 Tbs. raspberry (or cherry) vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lettuce leaves

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the cherries, chicken, celery, apples and pecans in a large bowl. Combine the mayonnaise, parsley and raspberry vinegar in a bowl; mix well. Add to the chicken mixture and toss lightly to coat well. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 2 hours or longer. Serve on a bed of red leaf lettuce. Garnish with additional cherries.