Gringo chicken salad

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Gringo chicken salad

Makes 12 servings

4 cups chopped, cooked chicken

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup chopped purple or Vidalia onion

1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, beans, onion, olives and

red pepper. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream,

chili powder, cumin, basil, salt and pepper. Stir into the chicken

mixture until mixture is well-coated. Cover and chill.