Luncheon chicken salad

Luncheon chicken salad

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Ingredients/Components

  • oil - 2 Tbsp
  • vinegar - 1/3 c
  • firmly packed brown sugar
  • chopped onion - 1/4 c
  • chopped celery - 1 c
  • soy sauce - 1 Tbsp
  • 6 oz - 1 c
  • seedless red grapes, halved - 2 c
  • cubed cooked chicken - 3 c
  • can mandarin orange segments, drained - 1 oz
  • reserved pineapple liquid - 1/2 c
  • slivered almonds, toasted * - 1/2 c
  • can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving liquid - 1 oz

How to make luncheon chicken salad:

Dressing:1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar1/2 c. reserved pineapple liquid1/3 c. vinegar2 Tbsp. oil1 Tbsp. soy sauce Cook orzo to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine cooked orzo and remaining salad ingredients except almonds.

In jar with tight fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Garnish with toasted almonds. Makes 8 (1 1/2 cup) servings.

*To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 375° for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or, spread in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan. Microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring frequently.


Recipe categories: Lunch/snacks, Salads, Chicken.

Rating:
Luncheon chicken salad
4
Average rating: 4 of 5, total votes: 4
Cook. Time: PT15M
Total Time: PT15M


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