Curried Chicken Salad with Fruit
Transport your taste buds to a world of bold, refreshing flavors with this Curried Chicken Salad with Fruit. This vibrant and creamy salad combines tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, sweet crushed pineapple, and crisp diced apples for a delightful mix of textures and tastes. A luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and fragrant curry powder is perfectly balanced with a touch of honey, making every bite irresistibly zesty and slightly sweet. Toasted slivered almonds add a satisfying crunch, while an optional sprinkle of fresh cilantro elevates the dish with its herbal notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, or a sandwich or wrap filling. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor harmony, and enjoy healthy indulgence in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 cups red grapes (halved)
- 0.5 cups crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 apple (diced, any crisp variety)
- 0.5 cups celery (chopped)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cups slivered almonds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the cooked chicken, halved grapes, drained pineapple, diced apple, chopped celery, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle in the toasted slivered almonds and chopped cilantro, if using. Fold gently to incorporate without breaking the delicate ingredients.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance the flavors to your preference.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce, in a sandwich, or as a wrap filling. Garnish with additional cilantro or almonds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.1 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 732 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 3091 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 237.7 g | 475% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2955 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
