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Curried Chicken Waldorf Salad

Curried Chicken Waldorf Salad ~ everybody loves chicken salad, but jazz it up with warm Indian spices, crisp apples, celery, raisins, walnuts, coconut, and grapes and it becomes a fork magnet.

Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or leftover cooked chicken
  • 1 small unpeeled apple diced and tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 1/2 cup grapes halved
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut sweetened is fine
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup raisins regular and golden
  • 1/4 cup celery finely sliced or diced
dressing (whisk together and taste to adjust)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 turmeric powder
  • 1-2 Tbsp mango chutney
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. If you are starting with raw chicken, put the breasts in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down and GENTLY simmer for 10 minutes, or until done in the middle and no longer pink. Temperature should read 170F. Drain and chill.
  2. Cut the meat into 1/2 inch chunks and add to a large bowl. Toss with the dressing.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss gently. This can be made several hours ahead.