Chicken salad with fruits and nuts
Enjoy a burst of flavors with this Chicken Salad, featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh fruits like apples, grapes, and raisins, crunchy celery and pecans, and a zesty curry mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a refreshing meal!
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts1 stalk celery
1/2 onion
1 apple
1/3 cup raisins
8 grapes
1/2 cup pecans
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp curry powder
11.99 tbsp mayonnaise salad dressing
This Chicken Salad with Fruits and Nuts is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. The savory taste of curry-spiced chicken combined with the sweetness of fruits and the crunch of nuts creates a refreshing and nutritious dish. Perfect for a light lunch or a picnic, this salad offers a unique twist on a classic favorite.
Instructions:
- Begin by boiling the chicken breasts in a pot of water until fully cooked, which should take about 15-20 minutes. You can also bake or grill the chicken if preferred.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and allow it to cool.
- After it has cooled, dice the chicken into small bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- While the chicken is cooling, finely chop the celery and onion.
- Core and dice the apple into small pieces.
- Halve or quarter the grapes, depending on their size.
- Add the diced chicken, chopped celery, onion, apple, halved or quartered grapes, and raisins to the large mixing bowl.
- Roughly chop the pecans and add them to the mixing bowl with the chicken and other ingredients.
- Sprinkle in the black pepper and curry powder.
- Add the mayonnaise salad dressing to the bowl containing the chicken mixture.
- Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until everything is well-coated with the dressing.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and cover it with plastic wrap.
- Place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled, either on its own, over a bed of greens, or in a sandwich.
Tips:
- For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in a mix of curry powder, salt, and olive oil for at least an hour before cooking.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise to make the salad a bit lighter and add a tangy flavor.
- Feel free to add more fruits like pineapple or mango for added sweetness and tropical flair.
- To save time, use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breasts.
- To keep the apple from browning, toss the chopped pieces in a bit of lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
- Toast the pecans lightly to enhance their nuttiness and crunch.
Your Chicken Salad with Fruits and Nuts is now ready to be enjoyed! This vibrant and flavorful salad is sure to be a hit. Whether served on a bed of greens, as a sandwich filling, or enjoyed on its own, this dish is both delicious and versatile.
Nutrition per serving
8 ServingsCalories 220kcal
Protein 11g
Carbohydrates 22g
Fiber 2.35g
Sugar 16g
Fat 11g
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