Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

Today was a great day to visit Palm Desert with Bob and Sandi and  another cousin Rose.  The photo shows three of my Myers cousins.  From Left to right, Rose, Ann who is visiting with me from Ohio and Sandra our host.  We were served a scrumptious Curried Chicken Salad.  I know you too will enjoy it.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts or use a rotisserie chicken

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1/3 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup plain yogurt

4 teaspoons curry powder

1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala

Juice of one line

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

1/4 teaspoon pepper 

1/4 teaspoon sesame seed

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1/2 cup chopped celery

1/ red onion, chopped

1/2 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

2 mangos peeled and chopped

1 cup red seedless grapes, cut into halves

1/2 cup roasted cashews, chopped and a bit for garnish

2 Tablespoon chopped cilantro

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Directions:

Chop cooled chicken into 1/2 inch pieces.

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Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, garam masala if using lime juice, honey, ginger, salt and pepper in a bowl.

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Mix chicken, fruit, vegetables and cashews together.

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Add the dressing and stir gently.

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Serving:

Serve over shredded lettuce and garnish with cilantro and nuts.  

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