Autumn Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Grapes

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

diced cooked chicken

1/2 cup

chopped pecans

1/2 cup

dried cranberries

1 cup

thinly sliced celery

1 cup

halved green grapes (red would be even prettier for the season)

1/4 cup

chopped red onion

1 cup

mayonnaise or Miracle Whip salad dressing

1/2 cup

heavy whipped cream (whipped until soft peaks form)

1 tbsp

freshly diced Italian parsley

(use any or all of the following seasonings to your taste preference)

1 tsp

chopped fresh tarragon or dill

1/8 tsp

garlic powder

1/8 tsp

onion powder

1/8 tsp

poultry seasoning

1/8 tsp

curry powder (if desired, optional)

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

paprika

Italian parsley

large tomatoes

lettuce varieties of choice