Betty's Best Hot Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, and red onion.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mayonnaise mixture into the bowl with the chicken and vegetables and stir until everything is evenly coated.
4. Fold in the toasted almonds.
5. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• This salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
• You can use regular almonds or smoked almonds for an even more flavorful salad.
• This salad is also delicious served over a bed of lettuce or greens.