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CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
 | 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast |
| 1 can (16 z) pitted tart cherries, drained reserve juice and divide to reserve 1/3 cup cherries for garnish |
| 3 cups cooked wild rice |
| 1 cup chopped apple |
| 1/2 cup chopped celery |
| 3/4 cup chopped walnuts |
| 1/2 cup golden raisons |
DRESSING
| 1/2 cup cherry juice |
| 1/2 cup light oil |
| 1/8 tsp garlic powder |
| 1/8 tsp pepper |
| 1/8 tsp basil |
| 1/8 tsp oregano |
| 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
| 3 Tbsp sugar |
DIRECTIONS: Drain cherries reserving 1/2 cup of juice for dressing. Add water to remaining juice to make 1 1/2 cups. Put into a large sauce pan with the chicken & cook about 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove the chicken & dice into small pieces. Combine with all chicken ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well, cover & chill at least 1 hour. To prepare dressing combine all ingredients into a bowl with a lid (or jar), shake well to mix, chill. To serve place salad on plates, add reserved cherries (garnish), add dressing to taste.
SERVES: 6
CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD