Tropical Chicken Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A delightful and refreshing tropical chicken salad featuring tender chicken, fresh fruit, and a hint of curry. Perfect for warm weather lunches or light dinners.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | None | 30 mins | 4-6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Can opener
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Cooked chicken | Cubed |
| 1 cup | Celery | Chopped |
| 1 cup | Mayonnaise | Standard |
| 1/2 to 1 tsp | Curry powder | To taste |
| 1 can (20 ounces) | Chunk pineapple | Drained |
| 2 large | Firm bananas | Sliced |
| 1 can (11 ounces) | Mandarin oranges | Drained |
| 1/2 cup | Flaked coconut | Sweetened or unsweetened |
| 3/4 cup | Salted peanuts or cashew halves | For topping |
| As needed | Salad greens | Optional, for serving |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Chilling
- Place 2 cups cubed cooked chicken and 1 cup chopped celery in a large bowl.
- In a separate small container, combine 1 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 to 1 tsp curry powder.
- Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken mixture and mix well.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 2: Assembly and Serving
- Before serving, gently toss in 1 can chunk pineapple, 2 large firm bananas, 1 can mandarin oranges, and 1/2 cup flaked coconut.
- Serve the mixture over a bed of salad greens if desired.
- Sprinkle with 3/4 cup salted peanuts or cashew halves right before serving for optimal crunch.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Combine and chill the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, and curry powder up to 24 hours in advance; fold in the fresh fruits, coconut, and nuts just before serving to maintain texture.
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