Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary symphony of flavors in this delightful salad featuring tender chicken, crunchy walnuts, and the burst of sweetness from red grapes, all harmonized by a creamy curry dressing. This vibrant dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and a captivating interplay of flavors, making it a perfect choice for a refreshing lunch or a light dinner. Alongside the main recipe, discover variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option that swaps chicken for tofu, a low-carb version that omits grapes and uses a sugar-free dressing, and a gluten-free alternative that utilizes gluten-free soy sauce and tamari. Explore the versatility of this dish and find the perfect recipe to suit your dietary needs and preferences.
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CHICKEN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GRAPES
A pile of this chicken salad plopped on top of a bed of greens or tucked between two slices of good bread would make a most excellent lunch or light supper. It starts with a quick dressing made of mayonnaise, chopped chives, parsley and tarragon and the juice and zest of a lemon. Combine the dressing with chopped, cooked chicken (for ease, use supermarket rotisserie chicken or Thanksgiving turkey leftovers), red grapes, red onion, celery and walnuts. It's a delightful and deeply satisfying combination of flavors (sweet, salty, tangy) and textures (cold, crunchy, juicy) that's almost impossible to stop eating.
Provided by Jill Santopietro
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course
Time 5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. Add the chives, parsley and tarragon and mix gently.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, grapes and walnuts. Add the mayonnaise mixture and fold together to combine. Season to taste. If desired, serve over mesclun or with bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 559, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 301 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CURRY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
This Chicken Salad with Grapes gets a boost of interesting flavor thanks to curry powder! Whip up this salad for an easy and healthy meal prep lunch.
Provided by Cassie Johnston
Categories Main Dishes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 86 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 49 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 494 milligrams sodium, Sugar 24 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams unsaturated fat
CHICKEN, WALNUT & GRAPE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING
A beautiful and delicious chicken salad to serve your guests --great for a brunch or a light lunch. You can use either sweet or Madras curry powder which is spicier. Toasting the curry powder first deepens the flavor of the spice. This recipe is from an old Bon Appetite magazine. (Prep time does not include time for cooking...
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Stir curry powder in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a medium bowl and add mayo, yogurt, chutney, ginger, and orange peel. Whisk to blend.
- 2. Stir in chicken, grapes, green onions, and walnuts. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- 3. Place one lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates. Top each lettuce leaf with salad and garnish each plate with grape clusters.
CURRY DRESSING
Serve this delicious dressing on a salad or on hot broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, etc. It would even be a good dip for crudites or seafood.
Provided by Geema
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.4, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 261.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 0.4
CHICKEN, WALNUT, AND RED GRAPE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING
Categories Salad Chicken Onion No-Cook Low Fat Quick & Easy Yogurt Mayonnaise Walnut Curry Summer Healthy Grape Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir curry powder in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to medium bowl. Add light mayonnaise, yogurt, mango chutney, minced ginger, and grated orange peel. Whisk to blend. Stir in chicken, grapes, green onions, and chopped walnuts. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Place lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates. Divide salad among leaves. Garnish each plate with grape cluster.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES, GRAPES, AND WALNUTS
I had chicken breasts left over from a BBQ I had and decided to make a chicken salad. I couldn't find a recipe that I liked so I played around and came up with this. It is delicious!
Provided by Jo Stinnett-Junkins
Categories Salad
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss shredded chicken, apple chunks, walnuts, red onion, celery, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
- Whisk vanilla yogurt, salad dressing, and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Gently fold the grapes into the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
CHICKEN, WALNUT AND RED GRAPE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING
You can use either mild sweet curry powder or Madras curry powder which is spicier. Toasting the curry powder first deepens the flavors of the spices. Recipe from Bon Appetit.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir curry powder in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, yogurt, chutney, ginger and orange peel. Whisk to blend. Stir in chicken, grapes, green onions, and walnuts. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place one lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates. Top each lettuce leaf with salad. Garnish each plate with grape clusters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 2, Sugar 8.4, Protein 3.4
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- If you don't have red grapes, you can substitute green grapes or another type of fruit, such as apple or pear.
- To make the curry dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To add a bit of crunch to the salad, you can add some chopped walnuts or almonds.
- For a more flavorful salad, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Conclusion:
This chicken, walnut, and red grape salad with curry dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, and the curry dressing adds a unique and delicious flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering.
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