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Chicken and Nectarine Salad with Toasted Cumin Mayonnaise

4.0

(26)

Serve with: Fresh sugar snap peas, grape tomato salad, and dinner rolls.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

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 Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast cumin in heavy small skillet over medium heat until slightly darkened, about 1 minute. Transfer to small bowl. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; whisk dressing until smooth.

    Step 2

    Toss chicken, nectarines, celery, and onion in large bowl. Stir in dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with almonds. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

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