Waldorf Chicken Hazelnut Salad

[Kitchen Witch]

Waldorf Chicken Hazelnut Salad


3 stalks celery (3 to 4 stalks) -- cut into 1/4-pieces
1 red apple -- cored and diced
1 1/4 cups cooked and diced chicken
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup roasted and chopped Oregon hazelnuts
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 drops hot pepper sauce (2 to 3 drops)
Salt and pepper -- to taste

In a large bowl, combine the celery, apple, chicken, dates and hazelnuts. Blend together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Fold into chopped mixture and serve on a chilled lettuce leaf.