Pineapple Chicken Salad with Cashews and Pineapple Honey Dressing

Pineapple Chicken Salad with Cashews and Pineapple Honey Dressing

4 cups cooked chicken, cut into cubes 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded, about 6 cups 1/2 cup chopped green onions, including green tops 1 cup cashew nuts, toasted 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (8 oz), reserve juice 2 T. chopped parsley Pineapple Honey Dressing: 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from above) 2 T. honey 2 T. lemon juice 1/4 cup oil 2 T. sesame oil 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 t. Dijon mustard

In a large bowl, toss together first 6 ingredients. In a glass jar, with a tight fitting lid, shake together dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss to blend. Place salad on a large platter and decorate with pineapple slices sprinkle with chopped cashews. Serves 6 Note: 1/2 cup yellow raisins, is a nice optional Dressing can be prepared 1 day earlier and stored in the refrigerator. Drained pineapple should be stored in refrigerator, also Sesame Popovers with Garlic and Herbs is a nice accompaniment Source: With Love from Darling's Kitchen

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