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Curry Chicken Salad

A flavorful and refreshing salad combining tender chicken with a creamy curry dressing, fruits, and nuts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup grapes, halved Red or green grapes work well.
  • 1/2 cup almonds, sliced Can substitute with walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Optional for sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt To taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper To taste.

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, sliced almonds, and green onions.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be served on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.

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