Curry-spiced chicken salad with fruits and nuts
Enjoy a burst of flavors with this Curry-Spiced 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!
- 20 Jan 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 8 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
This Curry-Spiced 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.
Ingredients:
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 Curry-Spiced 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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 170 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 220kcal | 11% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 11g | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 22g | 6% |
| Fiber 2.35g | 6% |
| Sugar 16g | 17% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 11g | 13% |
| Saturated 1.46g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 36mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 11ug | 1% |
| Choline 45mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 0.14mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 0.15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 4.43mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 0.45mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B9 16ug | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 0.10ug | 4% |
| Vitamin C 3.89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E 0.86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K 22ug | 18% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 27mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.19mg | 22% |
| Iron, Fe 0.72mg | 7% |
| Magnesium, Mg 30mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus, P 140mg | 11% |
| Potassium, K 400mg | 12% |
| Selenium, Se 10ug | 19% |
| Sodium, Na 180mg | 12% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.72mg | 7% |
| Water | |
| Water 130g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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