Caribbean Chicken Salad

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups cooked diced chicken
• 2 firm bananas, cut into 1/2-inch-slices
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks drained
• 1 (11 oz.) 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 along 4 serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Serve immediately.

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