--- title: "\"My Favorite Recipes\" - Mandarin Chicken Salad" description: Check out this month's delicious recipe submission from Collington resident, Barbara Anderson image: https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hubfs/mandarinsalad.jpg --- - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [Contact](http://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [1.888.257.9468](tel:18882579468) Search [![kendal_collington-crop](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hubfs/New%20Brand/kendal_collington-crop.jpg)](https://collington.kendal.org/) Search - Community Life - [Independent Living](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/independent-living/) - [Lifecare](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/lifecare/) - [Community Overview](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/overview/) - [Gallery & Videos](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/gallery-videos/) - [Wellness](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/wellness-center/) - [Dining](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/dining/) - [Things To Do In Collington](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/local-attractions/) - [Lifelong Learning](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/lifelong-learning/) - [Resident Stories](https://collington.kendal.org/topic/residentstories/) - Care Services - [Assisted Living](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/assisted-living-personal-care/) - [Memory Support](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/memory-support/) - [Short-Stay Respite](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/short-stay-respite/) - Values - [Mission & Quaker Info](https://collington.kendal.org/values/mission/) - [Welcoming Diversity](https://collington.kendal.org/values/welcoming-diversity/) - [Sustainability](https://collington.kendal.org/values/sustainability/) - Planning - [Plan a Visit](https://collington.kendal.org/plan-a-visit/) - [Campus](https://collington.kendal.org/plan-a-visit/campus/) - [Floor Plans](https://collington.kendal.org/floor-plans/) - [Pricing Information](https://collington.kendal.org/planning/pricing-information/) - [Resources](https://collington.kendal.org/planning/resources/) - News & Events - [News](https://collington.kendal.org/news/) - [Events](https://collington.kendal.org/events/) - [Blog](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog) - About - [Leadership Team](https://collington.kendal.org/about/leadership-team/) - [Board of Directors](https://collington.kendal.org/about/board-of-directors/) - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [FAQ](https://collington.kendal.org/about/faq/) - [Financial Information & Compliance](https://collington.kendal.org/about/financial-information-compliance/) - [Contact](https://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [Contact](http://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [1.888.257.9468](tel:18882579468) - [Home](https://collington.kendal.org/) - [Transforming the experience of aging](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog) - "My Favorite Recipes" - Mandarin Chicken Salad # "My Favorite Recipes" - Mandarin Chicken Salad --- ![mandarine-orange-chicken-salad-with-lemon-honey-ginger-dresssing-srgb.](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mandarine-orange-chicken-salad-with-lemon-honey-ginger-dresssing-srgb..jpg?width=269&name=mandarine-orange-chicken-salad-with-lemon-honey-ginger-dresssing-srgb..jpg)This month's featured recipe for Mandarin Chicken Salad was contributed by Collington resident Barbara Anderson.  "This recipe has been a family favorite since the late 1970’s. I found it in a Wives’ Club fundraising cookbook at the Air Force Academy where my husband was stationed at the time. It is light and refreshing during the dog days of summer. This is a dish that doubles and triples easily. The curry makes the dish special! Enjoy!" - Barbara Anderson    Mandarin Chicken Salad (Serves 6)   Ingredients: 3 cups diced roasted chicken 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, halved 1 11-oz can mandarin oranges, drained 3/4 cup, canned pineapple tidbits, drained 1 2-oz package sliced almonds, toasted   Dressing: 1/3 to 1 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3/4 to 1-1/2 tsp curry powder   Directions: 1. Put a few grape halves and mandarin orange segments to one side to use as garnish. 2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery and grape halves. Gently add the mandarin oranges. 3. In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and gently toss to coat. Decorate with toasted almonds and the reserved grapes and orange segments. Chill for 1 hour.     Happy cooking! 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