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Tropical Chicken Salad Recipe

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Over the years my husband and I have moved to different areas, and I've collected recipes from all over the United States. This flavorful salad recipe comes from New York. I've served it for luncheons for many years, and it's one of my husband's very favorites. —Linda Wheatley, Garland, Texas

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Tropical Chicken Salad Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (20 ounces) chunk pineapple, drained
2 large firm bananas, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Salad greens, optional
3/4 cup salted peanuts or cashew halves

Directions

Place chicken and celery in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Before serving, add the pineapple, bananas, oranges and coconut; toss gently. Serve on salad greens if desired. Sprinkle with nuts. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 610 calories, 45 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 363 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Tropical Chicken Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p25

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2013 by Gravell

Could you use a different spice than curry. My family does not like curry flavor. Other than that it was very good. I used cashews as some of the members of my family are allergic to peanuts.

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2012 by Mspoppy

Nice change for chicken salad - I used half mayo half yogurt and 1tsp curry. Big hit

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2012 by DebHorton

I make this a couple of times each summer, and it's always a big hit!

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by christinegibbons

My two teenaged sons love this recipe, and consider it a special treat when I make it for them. Definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on May. 30, 2011 by Margielou_wa

I'm glad to find a chicken salad with curry powder in it. I had a similare recipe and lost it. It sounds wonderful.

Reviewed on May. 30, 2011 by 1Heart4Jesus

Had this at a bridal shower YEARS ago and had lost the recipe! So glad to have found it. Making it again tonight and will NEVER lose the recipe again! DELICIOUS on a hot summer night with crusty rolls.