Saturday March 20 , 2010
Tropical Fruit Chicken Salad
Created by Mariah,
Description Make tropical fruit and chicken salad for a quick meal or to use any leftover chicken from yesterday's roast. The tropical fruit makes it different.
Ingredients
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Serves
6
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 can (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 large bananas, sliced
  • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin segments, drained
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup your choice of salted nuts (peanuts, cashew halves or other)
Methods/steps
  1. In a small bowl, blend curry powder into the mayonnaise.
  2. Place diced chicken and celery in a large bowl. Add the curried mayonnaise and mix.
  3. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Add the fruit just before serving, tossing lightly, and sprinkle toasted nuts on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   473.98  
Calories From Fat (53%)   252.98  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 29.28g   45%  
Saturated Fat 6.11g   31%  
Cholesterol 42.64mg   14%  
Sodium 493.98mg   21%  
Potassium 636.88mg   18%  
Carbohydrates 38.04g   13%  
Dietary Fiber 4.86g   19%  
Sugar 19.24g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 33.18g      
Protein 19.94g   40%  
Additional Tips
Use this recipe to turn cooked chicken bought at the store in something more interesting.
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