Fruity Chicken and Rice Salad

Submitted by Marla in California

"Recently when I needed a salad for a pot luck, I was looking for a chicken and rice salad that used dried cherries. Since I didn't find exactly what I wanted, I created this using a combination of several different recipes I found using chicken, rice, and fruit."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 cups cooked chicken
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 1 (6 ounce) package slivered almonds
• 1 package dried cherries
• 1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• salt and pepper

• Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package Cool Whip
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

directions

1. Mix all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. Mix together dressing ingredients and stir into salad.
3. Chill salad at least 2-3 hours before serving.