Mimi's Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Salad Recipes. (Mimi's Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad). My mother Joyce, who my children call 'Mimi,' is a great Southern cook and has many legendary recipes. This is one of her crowd pleasers. She's been making this very traditional 'lady-like' chicken salad for as long as I can remember. It's best the day after making, and is colorful and fragrant and perfect for a summer supper -- or a ladies' luncheon!

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 15

Yield: 15 servings

Mimi's Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Ingredients

6 boneless

skinless chicken breasts

cubed

3 cups mayonnaise

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 ½ cups slivered almonds

toasted

1 pound seedless green grapes

halved

2 cups chopped celery

1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks

thoroughly drained

paprika

for garnish

Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken in a large pot of lightly salted water and bring to a boil; simmer until tender and cooked through about 25 minutes. Drain set aside. When cool enough to handle chop coarsely and place into a large bowl.

Step 2

In a separate bowl stir together mayonnaise curry powder lemon juice and soy sauce.

Step 3

Stir into the chopped chicken 2 1/4 cups of the toasted almonds. Stir in grapes celery water chestnuts and pineapple. Gently fold in all but 1/2 cup of the dressing. Cover and refrigerate salad and reserved dressing for several hours (or overnight).

Step 4

Before serving adjust dressing to taste and garnish with paprika and remaining 1/4 cup almonds.

Nutritional Information

Mimi's Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 587.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.8g 54%

Carbohydrates: 19.3g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 12.4g

Fat: 45.7g 70%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 31%

Cholesterol: 71.5mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 738.9IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.5mg 127%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 58%

Vitamin C: 9.5mg 16%

Folate: 24.7mcg 6%

Calcium: 78.4mg 8%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 94.4mg 34%

Potassium: 552.2mg 16%

Sodium: 389.3mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 411.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.