Gotta try this fruit and chicken salad

[labradors]

This yum-worthy recipe was on the back of a package of dates that I bought today. Going to give it a try Wednesday or Thursday.



Palm Springs Fruit Salad
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Pitted dates, sliced
  
• 4 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cooled
  
• 2 Large Oranges
  
• 1 Pineapple
  
• 2 Kiwi fruits
  
• Mint sprigs to garnish

Instructions:

1. Remove peel and seeds from oranges.
   
2. Slice oranges into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
   
3. Peel and quarter the pineapple.
   
4. Slice pineapple into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
   
5. Peel the kiwi fruits.
   
6. Slice the kiwi fruits into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
   
7. Arrange oranges, kiwi and pineapple on 4 salad plates.
   
8. Meanwhile, tear chicken into strips.
   
9. Toss the chicken and the dates with the Orange Mint Yogurt Dressing (recipe below).
   
10. Divide the mixture into 4 portions arranged evenly on each serving plate.
    
11. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Orange Mint Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Plain, low-fat yogurt
  
• 2 Tbsp Honey
  
• 2 Tsp Orange peel, grated
  
• 1 1/2 Tsp Candied ginger, finely chopped
  
• 1/8 Tsp Salt
  
• 1 Dash Cayenne pepper
  
• 1 1/2 Tsp Fresh mint

Instructions:

• Whisk together all ingredients until well combined.

[BarbaraS]

Wow Labs, that looks absolutely delish! And after redoing some cabinets with slide drawers, my Hubby found my Mom's Date Nut Bread recipe I thought I lost forever and need some dried dates for that.

They are talking about dried dates, right?

Barbara

[Trixxee]

All of that sounds delicious, Labs. A few strawberries added would be a nice touch too! (It's strawberry season here right now).

[labradors]

@Barbara: Yes. In fact, the recipe was from the back of a 2 1/2-pound bag of Mariani dates.

@Trixxee: Strawberries would be good, too, and they are also available here, right now. Maybe I'll get some of those, as well.

[cjs]

oh my, that does look good, labs.

[foodfiend]

As soon as it warms up a bit, if it EVER warms up, I'll be making this. Thanks for posting, Labs.

[Mare749]

That does sound good, labs. Thanks!

This might not appeal to everyone's taste, but when I was a kid, my mom used to stuff dried dates with peanut butter. Since I grew up eating this, I love it, but can only eat one or two because the dates are so sweet.

[cjs]

The way I like p.butter, I'd probably like that also, Maryann.

[labradors]

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This might not appeal to everyone's taste, but when I was a kid, my mom used to stuff dried dates with peanut butter. Since I grew up eating this, I love it, but can only eat one or two because the dates are so sweet.

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How about THIS, then, Maryann? It's one of the things I found while searching for date recipes last night.

[Mare749]

Labs, I can't get to the page for some reason.