Chicken and Nectarine Salad

Description
CHICKEN AND NECTARINE SALAD

Ingredients

 * 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
 * 1/2 cup mayonnaise
 * 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 * 5 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
 * 1 1/2 cups diced firm but ripe nectarines
 * 3/4 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
 * 2/3 cup chopped red onion
 * 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Directions

 * 1) Toast cumin in heavy small skillet over medium heat until slightly darkened, about 1 minute.
 * 2) Transfer to small bowl.
 * 3) Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; whisk dressing until smooth.
 * 4) Toss chicken, nectarines, celery, and onion in large bowl.
 * 5) Stir in dressing.
 * 6) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
 * 7) Spoon salad into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with almonds