Mimi's Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad

4.5
(15)

My mother Joyce, who my children call 'Mimi,' is a great Southern cook and has many legendary recipes. This is one of her crowd pleasers. She's been making this very traditional 'lady-like' chicken salad for as long as I can remember. It's best the day after making, and is colorful and fragrant and perfect for a summer supper -- or a ladies' luncheon!

Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

  • 3 cups mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 2 ½ cups slivered almonds, toasted

  • 1 pound seedless green grapes, halved

  • 2 cups chopped celery

  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, thoroughly drained

  • paprika, for garnish

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a large pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a boil; simmer until tender and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Drain, set aside. When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely, and place into a large bowl.

  2. In a separate bowl, stir together mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and soy sauce.

  3. Stir into the chopped chicken 2 1/4 cups of the toasted almonds. Stir in grapes, celery, water chestnuts, and pineapple. Gently fold in all but 1/2 cup of the dressing. Cover, and refrigerate salad and reserved dressing for several hours (or overnight).

  4. Before serving, adjust dressing to taste, and garnish with paprika and remaining 1/4 cup almonds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

588 Calories
46g Fat
19g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 588
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 389mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 552mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.