Chicken Salad Curry
Submitted by Jsudweekks
Lightly curried chicken salad with aromatic spices served over fresh cantaloupe for elegant brunch or light summer lunch
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
60 minWarm curry spices transform ordinary chicken salad into something special, perfect for garden parties or a fancy luncheon that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen.
The cantaloupe wedge isn’t just for show; its sweet melon flavor plays beautifully against the savory, spiced chicken.
This is Mom’s go-to when she wants to impress without the stress.
Chef Tips
- Toast your curry powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds to wake up the flavors before mixing
- Chill the salad for at least 2 hours so the curry flavor mellows and blends
- Choose a ripe cantaloupe that gives slightly when pressed at the stem end
- Add diced celery and slivered almonds for extra crunch if desired
Ingredients
salad:
2 c cooked turkey, cubed (canned is good)
5 oz can water chestnuts
1/2 lb green grapes
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2 c toasted slivered almonds
dressing:
2/3 c mayo
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp soy sauce
other good ingredients:
apples
nuts
red onions
red grapes
chunks of cheese
Directions
Serve on a wedge of canteloupe for extra fanciness. (Except I don’t like canteloupe!)
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