Chicken Salad with Nuts & Berries
Yield 8 servings
¾ - 1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup Chardonnay
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, rough chopped
1/4 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1/4 cup cashews, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
2 Tablespoons dried cranberries
2 Tablespoons Melissa’s dried aronia berries
1/2 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup diced celery
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, roasted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Grapes, for garnish
In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, curry powder, garlic, salt, pepper, and chardonnay. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in nuts, fruits, onion, and celery. Gently fold in chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight, to allow flavors to meld.