Curried Chicken Salad with Fruit and Pecans
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Curried Chicken Salad with Fruit and Pecans, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors. Tender shredded chicken is tossed in a creamy curry-infused dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. The salad gets a delightful burst of sweetness from juicy red grapes and diced pineapple, balanced by the crunch of celery and toasted pecans. Fresh parsley adds a pop of herbaceous brightness, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be enjoyed as a chilled salad over greens, tucked into sandwiches, or wrapped in a soft tortilla for an ideal on-the-go meal. Packed with protein and bursting with unique flavors, this curried chicken salad is a healthy and satisfying twist on a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 teaspoons Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 0.5 cup Diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
- 0.5 cup Chopped celery
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken to the mixing bowl and gently toss to coat in the curry dressing.
Fold in the halved red grapes, diced pineapple, chopped celery, toasted pecans, and parsley. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or curry powder as desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over a bed of greens, as a sandwich filling, or wrapped in a tortilla. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.2 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 856 mg | 285% | |
| Sodium | 3403 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 236.6 g | 473% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2732 mg | 58% | |
*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.
