Lite Cashew Chicken Salad

Very tasty made with light mayonnaise and less of it than most recipes to reduce fat and calories. Seedless grapes grapes add a nice crunch and sweetness too. Can be used as a salad on lettuce or a sandwich spread. Use turkey instead of chicken after Thanksgiving to use holiday leftovers

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2-2  lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 1⁄2-2  lbs turkey breast
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 lb seedless grapes, cut half of the grapes into halves
• 3 -4  stalks celery
• 2  green onions
• 2  cups cashews

• Dressing

• 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Boil chicken 1/2 hour, or until completely cooked.
2. Cool and cube.
3. Slice celery and onions.
4. Combine chicken, grapes, celery and onions.
5. Add dressing mixture and mix well.
6. Chill 4 hours before serving.