Pineapple Chicken Salad with Grapes
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Pineapple Chicken Salad with Grapes
Description
This salad balances savory cooked chicken with bursts of sweetness from pineapple and grapes, while red bell pepper and celery add crunch. Toasted pecans contribute a nutty element enhancing textural contrast. The dressing incorporates curry powder with pineapple juice and mustard alongside mayonnaise and sour cream to yield a creamy, slightly tangy sauce with subtle warmth from the curry, tying the components together.
Mixing all ingredients gently ensures the fruit, nuts, and vegetables remain distinct yet well coated. Serving over croissants or fresh leafy greens adds a soft or crisp base, making it suitable for light lunches or picnic fare.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken cooked, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits drained, juice reserved for dressing
- 1 cup red grape halved
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup celery sliced
- ¾ cup pecan chopped, toasted
Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice from the tidbits
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add remaining ingredients to a large bowl. Top with prepared dressing and gently toss to combine.
- Serve over croissants or lettuce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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