Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes
Ingredients for Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes
- CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
- 5 cups (1 1/4 lb) cooked chicken, chopped into bite-size pieces1/2 cup (1/2 oz) cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) celery, diced2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/4 cup grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
DIRECTIONS.CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, honey, lime juice, and salt.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD PREPARATION
1. Cook the chicken. Place a chicken breast on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 thinner pieces. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast.
2. Prepare the dressing. In a food processor or blender, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, and sour cream and process until smooth. Add the curry powder and pulse to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Make the salad. In a large bowl or on a large plate, combine the chicken, celery, scallions, grapes, cashews, and cashew dressing. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Q&A
Q: Does the amount of curry in this salad make it spicy?
A: Yes, it's spicy, but not really hot.
Q: Does the amount of honey make the salad sweet?
A: Yes, it's sweet, but not overly so.
Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
A: Yes, but keep in mind that the salad will get soggy.
Q: Can I use cooked chicken instead of raw chicken?
A: Yes, cooked chicken will work just fine.
Conclusion
A delicious and healthy chicken salad recipe that will make your taste buds happy!
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