Caribbean Chicken Salad

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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.