" Just Trust Me" Bistro Chicken Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked rice, cold
1 1/2 cups green grapes, halved
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery, strings removed
1 (13 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, retain juice for dressing
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, for dressing, do not use low-fat

Preparation

MARINADE.
Create a marinade, by mixing oil, orange juice, vinegar, & salt. Whisk to blend. Toss into cooked Chicken and allow to marinate for several hours in a plastic bag in the refrigerator before adding other ingredients.
ASSEMBLY.
In a very large bowl, gently toss all ingredients EXCEPT mayo and reserved juice.
DRESSING.
Whisk together mayonnaise and pineapple juice. Pour over mixed ingredients and toss.
LET REST.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.