Best 7 Fruity Curry Chicken Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our Fruity Curry Chicken Salad. This vibrant dish combines the exotic flavors of sweet mango, crunchy pineapple, and juicy grapes with tender chicken, all nestled in a creamy, subtly spiced curry dressing. Indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.

In addition to the main recipe, we've curated a collection of equally enticing variations to cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure with our tangy Lemon Herb Chicken Salad, featuring a refreshing blend of citrus and herbs. For a touch of Mediterranean flair, try our Feta and Olive Chicken Salad, where briny feta cheese and succulent olives add a delightful twist. If a classic combination is more your style, our Waldorf Chicken Salad offers a timeless balance of crisp apples, walnuts, and celery.

And for those seeking a vegetarian option, our Curried Tofu Salad is a delightful symphony of flavors, featuring tender tofu marinated in a fragrant curry sauce. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for light lunches, picnics, or as a refreshing side dish. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with vibrant flavors and tropical vibes with our Fruity Curry Chicken Salad and its delectable variations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRUITY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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Such a delicious chicken salad recipe for sandwiches and lettuce wraps!

Provided by RecipeGirl.com

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
3/4 cup halved red grapes
1/2 cup diced celery
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, (diced)
1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans
1/3 cup golden raisins
4 whole green onions, (chopped)
3 tablespoons crushed pineapple
3/4 cup mayonnaise ((light is just fine))
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1½ teaspoons curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
lettuce wraps or bread/ rolls

Steps:

  • Place all of the salad ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add the dressing to the salad and mix well. Chill until ready to serve (or serve immediately). Scoop onto lettuce leaves for serving. The chicken salad may also be spread between two slices of bread or onto a croissant or roll and served as a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 315 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 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.

FRUITED 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. The salad is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor.

Provided by Karen L. Baker

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 small apple - peeled, cored and chopped
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 mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder and mayonnaise. Mix all together, tossing to coat. Salad is ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 152.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

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

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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A cold chicken salad spread ideal for a sandwich. Serve on bread with lettuce, and enjoy!

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, and curry powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT



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This recipe is a low-fat alternative if you are looking for a yummy salad without the mayo! Greek yogurt chicken salad has extra protein without all the fat. It is easy to adjust ingredients to your liking -- add raisins or grapes for extra sweetness if you'd like!

Provided by amanda85

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound cooked chicken breast, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup sliced almonds
¾ cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken with celery and almonds in a bowl.
  • Mix Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the chicken salad and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 150.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe fruit. Mangoes, pineapple, and grapes are all great choices.
  • If you don't have any curry powder, you can substitute a blend of cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
  • To make the salad more creamy, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach for a healthy and refreshing meal.

Conclusion:

Fruity curry chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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