Curry Chicken Salad with Walnuts

Curry Chicken Salad with Walnuts

Looking to spice up your salad? This salad will give you the perfect amount of spice and crunch! Great way to enjoy our California Walnuts.

 

Ingredients

  • 21/2-3 quarts Water
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Mango Chutney
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
  • 4 Green Onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups Seedless Red Grapes, cut in half
  • 1 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 12 or more Butter Lettuce Leaves
  • 12 or more Orange Slices (or Wedges)

 

Instructions

  • Step 1
    • In a large pan, add salt to water and bring to a boil.
  • Step 2
    • Add the chicken, then reduce heat and cook; partially covered, for 15 minutes. The water should simmer gently, not boil hard.
  • Step 3 
    • Remove pan from heat and set aside for about 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    • Remove the chicken from the cooking liquid and cut it into bite-size pieces about 1/2 inch across as soon as it's cool. You will have about 6-7 cups of chicken, set aside.
  • Step 5
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, curry powder, cumin, mustard, pepper, and chutney.
  • Step 6
    • Add the grapes, parsley, green onions, walnuts, and chicken pieces. Stir and toss with a large spoon to coat everything evenly.
  • Step 7
    • Place each serving of salad on a lettuce leaf and garnish with an orange slice or two.
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