Loved it! I also left out the pineapple and substituted raisans for currants. I added more raisans and also and additional 1/4 tsp of curry powder. It was perfect! Yummm. Ate in pita pockets with lettuce.
Curried Chicken Salad
Swap your usual chicken salad recipe for this spicy-sweet version flavored with fresh fruit, curry powder, and a hint of honey. Serve on a baguette or with whole-grain crackers for a refreshing–and fast–meal.
Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 303
- Calories from fat: 21%
- Fat: 7.2g
- Saturated fat: 1.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 33.8g
- Carbohydrate: 25.7g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 89mg
- Iron: 1.7mg
- Sodium: 435mg
- Calcium: 37mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
- 1/2 cup diced peeled apple
- 2 tablespoons diced pineapple
- 1 tablespoon dried currants
- 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
Preparation
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients (through pepper), stirring with a whisk. Pour mayonnaise mixture over chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and chill.
Note:
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Curried Chicken Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead, Entertaining, Family, Quick/Easy, Portable/Picnic, No-Cook
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits, Poultry
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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