Ingredients:
5 whole chicken breasts, cooked
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup seedless grapes, quartered
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Salt and pepper
Mini-croissants and Leaf Lettuce or Crackers, for serving
Preparation:
Cube cooked chicken. Combine all ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill.
Split croissants with a bread knife; DO NOT cut all the way through. Place a piece of leaf lettuce and a small scoop of chicken salad in each. Serve whole or cut in half as appetizers. Chicken salad can be served as a spread for crackers as well.
Whisk together orange rind and next five ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, set aside.
Add cranberries and next three ingredients to rice mix, toss gently. Add dressing and toss to coat. Add pecans, combining well, just before serving.
Can be served immediately or chilled.
Source: https://uspecans.org