Thursday, August 20, 2009

"Cha Cha Chicken Salad"

A dish submitted by my own mother and how thrilled I am to make this for friends one sunny afternoon!

prep time: 30 min. Chill: 8 hours

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple
1 c. mayo 2/3 c. orange flavored dried cranberries
2 tsp. curry powder 1 c. chopped roasted, salted almonds
1 tsp. salt Garnish w/ blueberries, blackberries,
6 c. chopped cooked chicken raspberries and sliced peaches

Whisk together first 4 ingredients. Stir in cooked chicken (boil boneless breasts w/celery, onion and salt for 20 min.--drain & chop), pineapple and cranberries just till blended. Spoon mixture into a plastic wrap-lined round cake pan. Cover and chill at least 8 hrs or up to 24. Invert onto a large platter, remove plastic wrap. Gently press ch. almonds onto sides of salad. Garnish the platter with berries and peaches. Serves 6-8.

Submitted by Susie Courtney

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