DAY AHEAD DINNER SALAD 
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 bunch fresh spinach (stems removed, washed and drained)
1 med. cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/2 c. chopped red onion
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas (defrosted)
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts
1 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken or 2 (5 oz.) cans boned chicken, drained
8 hard cooked eggs, sliced

Mix mayonnaise, curry powder and coriander in bowl. Add 2 tablespoons liquid from canned oranges, discarding remaining liquid. Mix well. Set aside.

Tear spinach into bite sized pieces and place in bottom of 9x13x2 inch casserole dish. Layer remaining ingredients, starting with orange segments in order listed. Spread mayonnaise mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. For each serving, serve a portion of all layers. 10 to 12 servings.

 

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