CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEN
GRAPES
 
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. grated yellow onion
3/4 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. mayonnaise or plain yogurt
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Dijon or prepared spicy brown mustard
3 c. cubed cooked chicken
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 c. green seedless grapes

1. In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoon of the oil, add the onions, and cook over low heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and salt, and cook another 30 seconds. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool. Stir in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard.

2. Put the chicken into a serving bowl and add the curry-mayonnaise mixture, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and the celery. Toss to mix. Add the grapes and toss again, gently. Chill the salad before serving if there is time. If time is short, start with very cold chicken and grapes.

3. Curried chicken. Preparation time: 20 minutes; cooking time 4 minutes. Serves 6. Calories per serving 390.

TIPS:

1. Use yogurt instead of mayonnaise and reduce calories per serving to 265.

2. Leftover will keep well in the refrigerator for a day and in fact, will taste even better after 24 hours.

3. You an use cubed cooked ham, turkey, or lamb instead of chicken.

4. In place of grapes, use 1 chopped apple, 1/2 cup raisins, or 1 cup drained canned pineapple chunks.

5. Garnish with 1/2 cup walnuts, pecans, or peanuts.

recipe reviews
Curried Chicken Salad with Green Grapes
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 Martha (United States) says:
Love this recipe. Mild with just enough flavor to add on top of rice. Great for Turkey, chicken or Tofu. Yum!
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 Tom (Florida) says:
I thought this was delish.. Just enough curry flavor and not overpowering. Will definitely make this again...
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 Anna oz (United States) says:
All my guests loved this! I did add grapes, apples, and walnuts.I prefer a stronger curry flavor so I did add a bit more than called for and used low fat Mayo. Next time I'll use a granny Smith apple rather than a gala apple but this recipe is a keeper!
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 Ilovecooking (Washington) says:
Great recipe, just be sure to follow the directions regarding toasting the curry powder. I made this twice and the first time didn't work too well because I didn't read the directions closely and never toasted the curry powder in the oil. I also think it works better with shredded chicken rather than cubed, and halving the grapes if they're large.
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 Jerrad (Colorado) says:
I tried it with amounts of garlic, instead of onions. Very good!

 

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