Excellent and very well received. I had cashews and added those also. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

What a delightful flavor combination, quick, easy & perfect for outdoor entertainment. (In fact, it’ll be great for potlucks.) Chicken & mandarin oranges seem made for each other, & the toasted pecans elevated the dish to the ‘’inspired” category. Following the recipe exactly, I got raves including words like “fresh” & “healthy.” What’s more, it’s easily adaptable—for one guest on a strict diabetic diet, I subbed nonfat mayonnaise in his portion. Wonderful summer meal, and elegant-looking. I served buffet-style, piling the salad onto leafy red lettuce in a glass bowl,with sides of sliced cantaloupe,deviled eggs & avocado halves filled with tuna & sliced scallions tossed in nonfat ranch dressing. Thanks mucho, Judy!

I would have never thought to put mandarin oranges in my chicken salad. I included this recipe for a ladies luncheon recently and it was a huge hit. Wonderful flavor, easy to make...I wouldn't change a thing!