Whole Foods has a delicious Sonoma chicken salad with a poppy seed dressing that is absolutely delish. Some people call that a "California" chicken salad. However, I have dubbed my version "California" because....you guessed it...the AVOCADO!!!! This salad is heavy on the avocado, light on the mayo, and has lots of bright fresh flavors! As a lifelong Californian, that is how I would characterize "California cuisine!" LOL!