Best 7 Sweet Curried Chicken And Quinoa Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Sweet Curried Chicken and Quinoa Salad, a vibrant blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This exceptional dish combines succulent chicken, fluffy quinoa, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a delightful sweet curry dressing, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Join us as we explore the culinary delights of this versatile recipe, featuring variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. From a classic mayonnaise-based dressing to a tangy yogurt-based option, and even a vegan-friendly version that swaps out chicken for chickpeas, there's a perfect Sweet Curried Chicken and Quinoa Salad waiting for every palate.

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the simple steps of preparing this delectable dish. Discover the secrets behind achieving perfectly cooked chicken, beautifully fluffy quinoa, and a dressing that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

Along the way, we'll provide helpful tips and tricks to ensure your Sweet Curried Chicken and Quinoa Salad turns out flawlessly every time. Learn how to select the best ingredients, master essential cooking techniques, and customize the recipe to suit your unique tastes.

So, prepare your kitchen and let's embark on this culinary journey together, creating a dish that will become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BASIC + AWESOME CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD



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Spin those salad wheels with this Basic + Awesome Chicken Quinoa Salad that's easy to customize. Cherry tomatoes, shredded bits of artichoke, tender chicken, and fluffy quinoa all snuggled between pieces of fresh spinach.

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (I use pulled rotisserie chicken)
1 cup cooked quinoa (I buy this pre-packaged, usually comes in 8-10 ounce packages)
1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
one 14-ounce can chopped artichokes, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup vinaigrette of choice (I used the Panera at Home Greek dressing)
a handful of spinach or other fresh greens of choice
salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined.
  • Season to taste. YOU'RE DONE!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Sugar 6.3 g, Sodium 405.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 22.8 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg

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.

SWEET CURRIED CHICKEN AND QUINOA SALAD



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Delicious as a cool summer supper salad, but yummy all year 'round.

Provided by Gin Acosta

Categories     Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c water
1/3 c mayonnaise (or more to taste)
1/3 c lite sour cream (or more to taste)
1 tsp sugar (or more to taste)
3 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1 1/2 c thinly sliced celery
1/3 c minced green onions
1/3 c golden raisins ( or more to your liking)
baby spinach leaves
5 c baked and cut up chicken breast

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil in saucepan over high heat. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer 15-18 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed. Place in a fine mesh sieve and run under cold water to cool quickly. Shake off excess liquid. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, curry, cumin and salt. Stir until well blended. Stir in celery, onions and raisins. Add chicken, almonds and quinoa. Toss and let stand 10 minutes to absorb flavors and allow quinoa to turn yellow slightly. Serve on bed of fresh spinach leaves. Serves 6

CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD



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We pile our favorite gyro fixin's into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce that transforms his sandwiches. It's a must here, too. -Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 medium tomato, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , For dressing, place remaining water, yogurt, mayonnaise, chili sauce and cheese in a small food processor or blender. Cover; process until blended., In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse cooked quinoa with cold water; drain well. In a bowl, toss quinoa with cucumber, parsley, green onions, oil, lemon juice and Greek seasoning. Top with chicken, tomato and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD



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Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base-it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle to soak up any kind of dressing. If you like a little more heat, add more cayenne or curry to the dressing. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
1/3 cup diced red onion
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Add tomatoes, cucumber and onion to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CURRIED CHICKEN QUINOA



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Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large mug or small bowl, combine the onion, carrot, celery and oil. Microwave until the vegetables are tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken, quinoa, curry powder, turmeric and salt to taste and microwave until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with cilantro if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 173 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 3- to 4-pound roast chicken, home roasted or store-bought, recipe follows
3/4 cup golden raisins, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup slivered almonds, plus more for garnish
4 scallions, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 3- to 4-pound chicken
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the roast chicken into small pieces and discard the skin and bones. Put the chicken, raisins, almonds, scallions and celery in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, cream, curry powder, cilantro, sugar and some salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Allow to chill for several hours (or even overnight).
  • Before serving, garnish with more raisins and slivered almonds. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely before using for chicken salad.

Tips:

  • For the Best Flavor: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Make Ahead: This dish can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights. Simply cook the chicken and quinoa according to the recipe, then let it cool completely. Once it's cool, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the chicken and quinoa in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Add Some Crunch: If you're looking for a bit of extra crunch in your salad, add some chopped nuts or seeds. Walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds are all great options.
  • Make it a Meal: This salad can easily be turned into a complete meal by adding some protein. Grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu are all great options. You could also add some roasted vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.

Conclusion:

This sweet curried chicken and quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken and quinoa. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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