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Ultimate Chicken Salad               10 servings

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This is a very elegant chicken salad, so it's great for luncheons,

 

 

showers, and perfect for a wedding brunch!  Since it's so colorful,  a

 

 

footed glass or an individual compote would be a great way for it to

 

 

be served.  Unlike a regular chicken salad, the ingredients give it

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extraordinary flavor.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About the Ingredients:

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•  Chicken-I like to get the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this

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    recipe.  Cook then chicken the way you feel most comfortable.

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•  Rice-Choose your favorite but check out our ideas.

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•  Pineapple- The chunks are best; you want everything bite-sized.  And

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   drain really well!

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•  Mandarin oranges-Try to get the ones in fruit juice or light syrup. 

 

 

   They give the best flavor in the salad.  And drain well!

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•  Slivered almonds-Lightly toast at 350°F for the best flavor.

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•  Vinegar-Rice vinegar can be used for a milder flavor.

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It's beautiful served in a footed glass or an individual compote.  Unlike a

 

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Ultimate Chicken Salad            10 servings

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This is a very elegant chicken salad, so it's great for luncheons and showers.  I

 

It's beautiful served in a footed glass or an individual compote.  Unlike a

 

regular chicken salad, the ingredients make it extraordinary. 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

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•  ½ cup mayonnaise 

 

•  2 Tbsp orange juice

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•  2 Tbsp of a good salad oil

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•  2 Tbsp white vinegar

 

•  1 tsp salt

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•  5 cups chicken, cooked, ¾-inch dice

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•  3 cups cooked plain rice*

 

•   1 can (15½-ounce) pineapple chunks, drained well

 

•  1 can (11-ounce) mandarin oranges, drained well

 

•  1 cup toasted slivered almonds


 

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You will need a large sealable food storage container.

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Instructions

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1.  In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; gently fold in chicken;

 

 

     let stand 30 minutes for flavors to blend.

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2.  Add remaining ingredients; toss gently.  It will store for up to 2 days.

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*  A good wild or brown rice will work; do not use sticky rice.

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    You could also use 4 cups of cooked, drained and cooled macaroni shells

 

 

    instead of the rice.

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KEYWORDS

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best chicken salad recipe,  fabulous chicken salad recipe

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