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Curried Chicken Salad with Dried Apricots and Tart Apple

A little bit sweet, a little bit tart, with a delicious fragrant spiciness.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: quick, savory, subtle sweetness
Servings: 6
Calories: 335kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken (2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain low fat yoghurt
  • 1-2 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 10-12 dried apricots
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 1 granny smith apple (or other tart apple) (cored, and cut into cubes)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

The Dressing

  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yoghurt, curry and cumin and the fresh grated ginger. Set aside in the refrigerator.
    Note: To intensify the flavours and fragrance of the curry and cumin, dry roast in a small frying pan for about 30 seconds before whisking into the dressing.

The Chicken Salad

  • Cut the pre-cooked chicken into bite sized cubes and set aside.
    Note: Use store-bought rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, or chicken breasts that you have grilled or poached.
  • Slice each of the dried apricots into 3-4 pieces, Place into a bowl and cover with warm water to soak while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • Spread the almonds in a single layer in a dry cast iron or heavy stainless steel skillet. Heat them over medium heat, stirring or tossing them frequently, until they turn light golden brown and start to smell nutty. About 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Cut the apple into quarters and remove the core and cut the quarters into cubes. Place in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice.
  • Drain the apricots and add to the bowl along with the cubed chicken and toasted almond slivers.
  • Add the dressing and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste, more grated ginger or mayonnaise if needed.

Notes

Delicious served with a simple green salad, or as a filling for a sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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