Craving a refreshing and flavorful summer salad that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner? Look no further than this curried chicken salad with nectarines. This tantalizing dish combines the savory flavors of curry and chicken with the sweet, juicy goodness of nectarines, creating a unique and irresistible taste experience. But that's not all – this article also features two additional variations of this delightful salad to cater to different palates and preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where bold flavors and fresh ingredients come together in perfect harmony.
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CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
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.
NECTARINE CHICKEN SALAD
When guests are coming for lunch or dinner in the warm summer months, I like to serve this attractive, colorful salad. The dressing is refreshingly tart. A neighbor shared the recipe years ago and I've passed it on many times.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lime juice, sugar, thyme, oil and garlic; shake well. , On a serving platter, arrange salad greens, chicken and nectarines. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water to a simmer with chicken broth in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Add chicken and simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cover, then let stand until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and cool 10 minutes. Chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
- While chicken is cooling, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, curry, lime juice, honey, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken, onion, mango, grapes, and cashews and stir gently to combine.
CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
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
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 WITH NECTARINES
Make and share this Curried Chicken Salad With Nectarines recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Absarunnin
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle mayonnaise mixture over chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 504.4, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 33.6
CHICKEN SALAD WITH NECTARINES AND GOAT CHEESE
Crunchy and creamy, sweet and tangy, this main dish salad is a new take on the goat cheese, spinach and fruit salads of the 1980s. Lemon-kissed nectarines and shallots are tossed with chicken, pita chips and greens. A mature green like spinach adds heft, but any salad green works. Goat cheese cream hidden beneath the salad is a delightful surprise; you get a bit of the tangy cream every few bites. Make it vegetarian by nixing the chicken and adding white beans to the nectarines in Step 1. Embellish freely with thinly sliced beets, sunflower seeds, sliced jalapeños or soft herbs, or swap in another stone fruit like apricots or cherries.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the nectarines, shallot and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, mash together the buttermilk, goat cheese and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and thin with more buttermilk until it's the consistency of a dip. (Both mixtures can be made up to an hour ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before eating.)
- When you're ready to eat, add the chicken, pita chips, and olive oil to the nectarines and stir to combine. Add the greens, season them with salt and pepper, and stir once more. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, lemon juice, and oil until flavors are bright and punchy.
- Spread the goat cheese cream on plates, then top with the salad (or dot the salad with the goat cheese cream). Serve immediately.
CONTEST-WINNING CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
This is a cool lunch for a hot day. The flavor offers a nice twist on a traditional chicken salad, and I couldn't even tell that it was made with yogurt instead of mayonnaise! -Joslyn Stock, Hampton, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Cool; shred chicken with two forks. , In a small bowl, combine the chicken, nectarine, onions and raisins. Combine the yogurt, honey, curry powder and salt. Stir into chicken mixture. Divide lettuce between two salad plates. Top with chicken mixture. Just before serving, sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To make the chicken salad more flavorful, use a flavorful mayonnaise, such as one made with roasted garlic or herbs.
- If you don't have any fresh nectarines, you can use canned peaches or pineapple instead.
- For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- If you like a spicy salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the dressing.
- Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or greens, or in a croissant or wrap.
Conclusion:
This Curried Chicken Salad with Nectarines is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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