Chicken fruit salad in pineapple boats

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupSugar
1teaspoonDry mustard
1teaspoonSalt
cupVinegar
teaspoonOnion juice
1cupOil
teaspoonPoppy seeds
*MMMMM SALAD*
2largesPineapples
2cupsDiced cooked chicken
1largePapaya peeled, seeded and cubed
1cupSliced celery
2Oranges; peeled cut in segments
1cupWatermelon balls
2Bananas; peeled, sliced
3Kiwi; peeled and sliced
Coarsely chopped macadamias

Directions

Keywords: Salads, Fruits, Poultry Servings: 8 *MMMMM POPPY SEED DRESSING* Combine sugar, mustard, salt and vinegar. Stir in onion juice. Slowly add oil, beating constantly until thick. Add poppy seeds and beat a few minutes. Store in refrigerator but avoid putting in very cold spot as dressing may separate. If dressing separates, pour off clear part. Beat clear portion, then slowly beat in poppy-seed mixture.

To make salad, lay pineapples on sides and cut horizontal slice in each to make boat, leaving top leaves intact. Remove meat of pineapples and cut into chunks. In large bowl, combine drained pineapple chunks, chicken, papaya, celery, oranges, watermelon, bananas and kiwi. Toss at once with poppy-seed dressing to taste.

Chill until ready to serve. Before serving, toss with ½ cup chopped nuts. Serve in pineapple shells and sprinkle with more nuts, if desired.

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