Delicious Curried Chicken Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 -4 celery ribs, thinly sliced on diagonal
2 cups red seedless grapes
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup raisins (or use both) or 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or use both)
1 large apples, peeled and chopped (optional) or 1 orange, peeled and diced (optional)
CURRY MAYO DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons curry powder
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix together the chicken and all remaining ingredients (except the dressing ingredients); mix well to combine.
For the dressing, mix/whisk all dressing ingredients adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
Gently add/mix in dressing with the chicken salad in the bowl; toss well to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 or more hours before serving.
Delicious!