Curried Chicken and Peach Salad
Description: Indulge in the delightful combination of tender chicken, sweet peaches, and aromatic curry flavors with this quick and easy Curried Chicken and Peach Salad recipe, perfect for a light lunch or snack during the spring and summer seasons.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Spring, Summer, < 30 Mins, Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 139.4 per serving
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Fat Content: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 4.6mg
- Sodium Content: 204.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.6g
- Fiber Content: 4.2g
- Sugar Content: 16.3g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | fat-free mayonnaise |
| 6 | fat-free sour cream |
| 3/4 | cup sugar |
| 3/4 | cup lemon juice |
| 1/2 | tablespoon curry powder |
| 1/8 | teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1/8 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 8 | leaves of bibb lettuce |
| 2 | cooked chicken breasts, diced |
| 3 | ripe peaches, peeled and diced |
| 16 | pine nuts |
Instructions:
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Combine the Dressing:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fat-free mayonnaise, fat-free sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, curry powder, ground ginger, and cinnamon until well blended.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Add the torn bibb lettuce leaves, diced chicken, and diced peaches to the dressing mixture.
- Gently toss the ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing.
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Plate the Salad:
- Place 4 bibb lettuce leaves on each serving plate.
- Spoon approximately 2 cups of the salad mixture onto each plate.
- Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of pine nuts over the top of each salad serving.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve the Curried Chicken and Peach Salad immediately as a refreshing and flavorful lunch or snack option.
Tips:
- For added crunch and flavor, toast the pine nuts lightly before sprinkling them over the salad.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding additional ingredients such as sliced almonds, diced apples, or raisins for a unique twist.
- Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing summertime meal option.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just wait to add the pine nuts until ready to serve to maintain their crispness.
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of this Curried Chicken and Peach Salad, a delightful dish that’s both satisfying and refreshing, perfect for any occasion during the warmer months. 🍑🥗
