Chicken salad is very filling, so we typically keep our sides minimal.
Overnight Chicken And Fruit Salad
If you get a large bunch of grapes, just serve whatever you don't use in the salad alongside of your sandwich.
Recipe Summary Overnight Chicken And Fruit Salad
Cooked chicken, red grapes, slivered almonds, and pineapple chunks make a lovely savory-sweet salad that's dressed with a mild curry mayonnaise. Papaya and avocado slices add color and flavor. Refrigerate overnight for the best flavor.Ingredients | Chicken Salad With Grapes
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 pound seedless red grapes, halved
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup sliced celery
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 papaya - peeled, seeded, and sliced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
Directions
Combine chicken, grapes, pineapple chunks, celery, and water chestnuts in a large salad bowl. Mix mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice, and curry powder in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill 8 hours to overnight. Stir almonds into salad just before serving; garnish with papaya and avocado slices.
The flavor really does improve by letting it chill overnight.
Info | Chicken Salad With Grapes
prep:
20 mins
additional:
8 hrs
total:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
