Chicken Salad with Bacon and Dates

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
• 1/2 cup dates, pitted and diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bacon, dates, red onion, and celery. Toss to combine.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to coat.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
4. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• This salad is a great make-ahead dish and can be prepared up to two days in advance.
• The sweetness of the dates and the crunch of the bacon are the perfect complement to the creamy chicken.
• This salad is great served on its own or as a side dish.