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Ultimate Chicken Salad 10 servings

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

extraordinary flavor.

About the Ingredients:

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

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

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

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

drain really well!

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

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

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

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

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

regular chicken salad, the ingredients make it extraordinary.

Ultimate Chicken Salad 10 servings

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

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 Tbsp orange juice

• 2 Tbsp of a good salad oil

• 2 Tbsp white vinegar

• 1 tsp salt

• 5 cups chicken, cooked, ¾-inch dice

• 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

You will need a large sealable food storage container.

Instructions

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

let stand 30 minutes for flavors to blend.

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

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

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

instead of the rice.

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