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Mimi's Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad

By: LEGALPEACH Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 3 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 588 | Total Fat: 45.7g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by Ilovemykids   view full review
I gave this recipe a 5 star rating because of quite a few modifications. Without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2006 by KRANEY   view full review
This recipe makes a TON - I halved everything, and it still made a lot. Not sure why I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2007 by Bonnie Beth Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for a baby shower and everyone absolutely raved about it. I did not change a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by kadwell   view full review
I really wanted to like this, because I like curry and chicken together, but it was just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Tami & Shane   view full review
Incredible! My kids devoured this quicker than a candy bar! I used fresh pineapple and used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by cookiegirl40   view full review
Excellent recipe. Did add a bit of honey as suggested. Used red, green and black grapes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by STARNETSA   view full review
I thought that this was very good. I think it needs more curry and pineapple though.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by hound dog lover   view full review
I love this salad! I have made it several times, and it is one of my new favorites! Its a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by Mrs. S   view full review
absolutely gorgeous! So easy to make and easy to adapt to your own taste, I left out celery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by MIKALA79   view full review
I personally didn't love this (I was excited to try it, but just didn't love the curry flavour...

 

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