Best 8 Curried Chicken Green Bean And Almond Salad Recipes

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Calling all health-conscious foodies: this curried chicken, green bean, and almond salad recipe is about to become your new lunch obsession. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and immune-boosting nutrients, this delectable dish promises a symphony of flavors in every bite.

The succulent chicken, tender green beans, and crunchy almonds come together in a harmonious blend, while the creamy curry dressing adds a touch of exotic flair. But that's not all – this recipe also offers a tantalizing array of variations to suit every palate.

For those seeking a plant-based option, tofu takes the center stage, providing a meaty texture and extra protein. If you prefer a bit of spice, amp up the heat with a dash of cayenne pepper or a pinch of chili powder. And for a vegan version, simply swap out the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar.

Whether you're meal prepping for the week or looking for a light and refreshing lunch, this curried chicken, green bean, and almond salad is the perfect choice. Customizable to your taste preferences and dietary needs, it's a culinary delight that will keep you satisfied and energized all day long.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup chicken salad and 1 1/4 cups greens

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, no more than 3/4-inch thick
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup halved red grapes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces mixed greens (about 5 cups lightly packed))
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chicken to broth and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Turn the heat off and let chicken stand in the cooking liquid, covered, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the broth and cool completely in the refrigerator. Cut into 1/4-inch dice. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and beginning to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and curry powder. Fold in the chicken, grapes and cilantro and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the greens with the oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the greens on 4 individual plates, top with a scoop of the chicken salad and sprinkle with the almonds.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium
  • Good source of: Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus extra, if you like, for spreading
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup chopped, blanched almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
A handful fresh basil leaves, torn
8 slices good-quality, dense white bread such as Tuscan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Put them in the pan in a single layer, and brown them 2 minutes on each side. Put the skillet in the oven and roast until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
  • Chop the cooled chicken and put it into a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise, if you like, and spread with the curried chicken. Top with another slice of bread and serve.

CURRIED CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN AND ALMOND SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Lunch     Almond     Green Bean     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
2 cups shredded roasted chicken breast meat (from about 3 chicken breast halves)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Transfer beans to large bowl. Add chicken, onion and 4 tablespoons cilantro.
  • Stir curry powder in small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in yogurt, mayonnaise and lime juice. Add dressing to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

CURRIED THREE-BEAN SALAD



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Cumin and curry powder give this chilled three-bean salad terrific zip. "I get a lot of compliments on it," says Howie Wiener, Spring Hill, Florida. Not only does it come together quickly, but at 70 cents a serving, it's economical, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the beans, corn, celery and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well., Drizzle over bean mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND GRAPE SALAD



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This deli favorite is easy to make; just add curry and lemon juice to mayonnaise, then blend with cooked chicken, grapes, and crunchy celery.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups diced deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir dressing ingredients until well mixed.
  • Fold in chicken, celery and grapes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 Cup), Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

SEARED-CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS, ALMONDS, AND DRIED CHERRIES



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To get dinner on the table in a hurry, prep the chicken, green beans, and dressing up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Assemble the salad just before serving it.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken breast cutlets (about 6)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon apricot jam
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 ounces baby arugula
1 head radicchio, cored and shredded
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high; season chicken with salt and pepper. In two batches, cook chicken until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. When cool enough to handle, slice chicken crosswise.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches salted water to a boil. Add green beans; cover and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain well.
  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, jam, mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss arugula and radicchio with all but 1 tablespoon dressing. Divide salad among four plates; arrange chicken, green beans, cherries, and almonds on top. Drizzle with remaining dressing; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES



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After the news that a local cafe was closing, I begged the owner for this recipe. The sweetness of the red grapes compliments the curry perfectly and the almonds provide a nice crunch. It's always a hit and I'm always asked for the recipe. It's nice served over a large leaf of romaine, on a croissant, or just out of the bowl with a fork!

Provided by KJ0601

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups halved red grapes
½ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over low heat until melted; remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Stir mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, and curry powder into butter until evenly incorporated. Fold in chicken, grapes, and almonds. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until flavors have blended, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 284.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful chicken, crisp green beans, crunchy almonds, and a well-balanced curry dressing will make all the difference in this salad.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breast is best when cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans briefly in boiling water helps to preserve their鮮豔的綠色color and crisp texture.
  • Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds brings out their nutty flavor and makes them even more crunchy.
  • Make the curry dressing ahead of time: The curry dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. This makes it a great option for meal prep.

Conclusion:

This curried chicken, green bean, and almond salad is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, and the curry dressing adds a delicious flavor that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday meal or a special dish to serve at your next party, this salad is sure to please.

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