Fruit Nut and Chicken Salad with Curried Mayo Dressing
Transform your lunch routine with this irresistible Fruit Nut and Chicken Salad featuring a boldly flavorful Curried Mayo Dressing! This recipe is a delightful blend of tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp diced apples, and crunchy toasted pecans and walnuts, creating a harmony of textures and tastes in every bite. The creamy dressing, infused with fragrant curry powder, a touch of honey, and a refreshing hint of lemon juice, adds a unique, subtly spiced twist to this classic chicken salad. Perfect served over a bed of fresh mixed greens or enjoyed on its own, this dish is a quick, 20-minute meal that’s equally ideal for meal prepping or entertaining. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant ingredients, this salad is a crowd-pleasing option for anyone seeking a nutritious yet indulgent treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup Diced apple, preferably a crisp variety like Honeycrisp
- 1 cup Chopped celery
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional, for additional crunch)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, halved grapes, diced apple, chopped celery, chopped pecans, and walnuts if using. Toss gently to mix.
In a smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the curried mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently fold everything together until the dressing evenly coats the salad ingredients.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the fruit, nut, and chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce if desired, or enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.6 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 2728 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.2 g | ||
| Protein | 177.4 g | 355% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3734 mg | 79% | |
*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.
