Best 7 Curry Chicken And Summer Fruit Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of the East and the refreshing essence of summer with our delectable Curry Chicken and Summer Fruit Salad recipes. Embark on a tantalizing adventure as you explore the aromatic blend of spices in the curry chicken, where tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce, complemented by a medley of fresh summer fruits in a refreshing salad. These recipes promise an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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This Curry Chicken Salad is absolutely one of the best, easiest, and on the go meals! It is loaded with tender chicken, creamy curry dressing, crisp celery, and sweet golden apples. You can make this chicken salad quickly and eat it right away or use it for meal prep and keep it in the fridge for quick and easy meals throughout the week. Serve this Curried Chicken salad for lunch, dinner, or at brunch or potluck.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed or shredded)
1 cup celery (chopped)
3 green onions
1 golden delicious apple (diced)
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup almond slivers
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise with the curry powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green onions, apple, raisins, and almonds. Pour the dressing over top and stir until evenly coated.
  • Serve chilled with crackers, on greens, or your favorite way. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 /4 cup, Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 459 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g

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.

CURRY CHICKEN AND SUMMER FRUIT SALAD



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It only takes 20 minutes to make a light but filling salad made with chicken, grapes, melons and water chestnuts and a from-scratch curry dressing.

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground curry powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (8 oz) whole water chestnuts, drained, quartered
1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved (about 1/2 lb)
1 cup honeydew melon cubes (about 1/2 lb)
1 cup cantaloupe melon cubes (about 1/2 lb)
6 lettuce leaves
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted*

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients with whisk until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients except lettuce leaves almonds.
  • Place 1 lettuce leaf on each of 6 salad plates. Divide salad over lettuce leaves. Top each salad with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUITY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist - great on a croissant or in a honey pita. Note: This salad is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor. If desired, use nonfat mayonnaise.

Provided by Karen L. Baker

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
4 green onions, chopped
1 Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and diced
⅓ cup golden raisins
⅓ cup seedless green grapes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon curry powder
¾ cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder and mayonnaise. Mix all together. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CURRIED CHICKEN & PEACH SALAD



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This is a very healthy and simple salad to make; even my non-cooking husband can whip it together in minutes. We've served this to friends over the years, and they always ask for the recipe. -Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
2 medium peaches, sliced
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise and curry powder; toss gently with chicken, walnuts and raisins. Serve chicken mixture and peaches over greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD



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This is a favorite at ladies' luncheons. Even people who think they don't like curry rave about this dish! I got the recipe from a friend and love to make it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups seedless red or green grapes, halved
1 cup chopped celery
Lettuce leaves
Sliced almonds
DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, water chestnuts, chicken, grapes and celery. , In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss well to coat. Chill for 1 hour. Serve on a bed of lettuce; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 39g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

PASTA SALAD WITH CURRY CHICKEN, FRUIT, AND YOGURT



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Yogurt makes for a less fattening salad dressing while fruit adds a touch of sweetness. Great for a cool summer lunch, or leave out the chicken for a vegetarian side dish.

Provided by Tattoogrl13

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped scallion greens
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ Red Delicious apple, diced
½ cup white seedless grapes, halved
⅓ cup raisins
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 ½ cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallion greens and garlic; saute for 1 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to the bowl with the pasta. Mix in apple, grapes raisins, sweetened dried cranberries, and almonds.
  • Combine yogurt and curry powder in a small bowl; pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.6 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your dish. Choose fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables, and use high-quality spices and herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to adjust it to your own taste. Try adding different fruits or vegetables, or using different spices and herbs.
  • Make ahead: This salad can be made ahead of time, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights. Simply prepare the chicken and salad dressing ahead of time, and then assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

This curry chicken and summer fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet fruits, savory chicken, and creamy dressing is irresistible. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dish to serve, give this curry chicken and summer fruit salad a try.

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