Smoked Chicken,
Grape, and Walnut Salad

I catered a bridal shower with overnight notice, and this recipe was born. It’s chicken salad, but certainly out of the ordinary. Served on buttery croissants or red leaf lettuce, or with a light brothy soup, this salad is pretty and hearty enough to be a meal.

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups chunked uncooked chicken breast

1 teaspoon minced garlic

3 tablespoons liquid smoke

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

½ medium Bermuda onion, chopped fine

½ cup finely chopped celery

1 cup halved green seedless grapes

1 cup chopped walnuts

½ cup Miracle Whip

½ cup sour cream

2 tablespoons spicy coarse-ground mustard

In a skillet heat the oil. Add the chicken, garlic, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper and cook until the chicken is done. Drain the chicken. In a large bowl toss the chicken with the onion, celery, grapes, walnuts, Miracle Whip, sour cream, and mustard until blended. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 to 6 servings