Wenatchee Salad

The Wenatchee Valley is in the central part of Washington state and is the apple and pear capital of the Northwest. Cook time is chilling time. You could leave the chicken out and add more apple for a vegetarian version.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  quart cold water
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 2  red apples, unpeeled (cored and diced)
• 1  granny smith apple, unpeeled (cored and diced)
• 1  pear, unpeeled (firm green or red, cored and diced)
• 3  cups  cooked chicken, diced (for vegetarian version, see description)
• 1  cup celery, thinly sliced
• 3⁄4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (or pecans)
• 1⁄2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
•  lettuce, for serving
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. Pour the cold water into a medium bowl, and mix in the 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Add the diced fruit and allow to stand briefly.
2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, celery, walnuts and dried cranberries. Drain and add the diced apples, mixing well.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and parsley.
4. Add to the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat.
5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly before serving.
6. To serve place some lettuce leaves on each plate on top with salad.