It’s creamy and delicious.
Chicken salad isn’t something I plan to make. This is a last-minute idea that I make when I have leftover chicken and don’t want it to be reheated. Chicken salad is more interesting than leftovers from the microwave. This creamy chicken salad is delicious. This chicken salad can be used in sandwiches or as an individual. This chicken salad is packed with sweet mandarin oranges and bright green onions. It also contains crunchy slivered nuts. This is a recipe that’s well worth the effort.
I’m a huge fan of salads and I love having them in the summer. A salad is a refreshing meal that can be enjoyed in the heat and usually provides some form of protein to keep you feeling full. With this recipe, you’ll get all that plus the refreshing taste of mandarin oranges. This recipe also has a tangy-sweet dressing with a little bit of spice to give it just the right amount of kick!
CONCLUSION AND RECIPE:
This Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. The sweet mandarin oranges and crunchy vegetables are balanced perfectly by the savory chicken and Asian-style dressing, making for a salad that is both flavorful and satisfying. Give this recipe a try the next time you’re looking for a simple but tasty dish to whip up!
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 15m
Cook time: 4h
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?
4 cups chicken shredded or diced
1 cup celery, thinly chopped
1 (15 oz) can of mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds
½ cup chopped green onion
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
To taste, kosher salt and freshly ground black Pepper
HOW DO YOU MAKE IT?
Combine the cream cheese with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy
Mix the chicken, celery, and mandarin oranges with the almonds and green onion. Stir to combine, making sure to not break up any oranges.
Allow cooling in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?
- 4 cups chicken shredded or diced
- 1 cup celery, thinly chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can of mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- To taste, kosher salt and freshly ground black Pepper
Instructions
Combine the cream cheese with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy
Mix the chicken, celery, and mandarin oranges with the almonds and green onion. Stir to combine, making sure to not break up any oranges.
Allow cooling in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours. Enjoy!
Notes
Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 15m Cook time: 4h
