Delicious Curried Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3-4 celery ribs, thinly sliced on diagonal
• 2 cups red seedless grapes
• 1/2 cup walnuts or peanuts
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (or use both)
• 1 large apple, peeled and chopped (optional) or 1  orange, peeled and diced (optional)

CURRY MAYO DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix together the chicken and all remaining ingredients (except the dressing ingredients); mix well to combine.

2. 2

   For the dressing, mix/whisk all dressing ingredients adjusting salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Gently add/mix in dressing with the chicken salad in the bowl; toss well to combine.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 or more hours before serving.

5. 5

   Delicious!