Fruit Nut and Chicken Salad with Curried Mayo Dressing

Transform your lunch routine with this irresistible Fruit Nut and Chicken Salad featuring a boldly flavorful Curried Mayo Dressing! This recipe is a delightful blend of tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp diced apples, and crunchy toasted pecans and walnuts, creating a harmony of textures and tastes in every bite. The creamy dressing, infused with fragrant curry powder, a touch of honey, and a refreshing hint of lemon juice, adds a unique, subtly spiced twist to this classic chicken salad. Perfect served over a bed of fresh mixed greens or enjoyed on its own, this dish is a quick, 20-minute meal that’s equally ideal for meal prepping or entertaining. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant ingredients, this salad is a crowd-pleasing option for anyone seeking a nutritious yet indulgent treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
• 1 cup Diced apple, preferably a crisp variety like Honeycrisp
• 1 cup Chopped celery
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional, for additional crunch)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce, for serving (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, halved grapes, diced apple, chopped celery, chopped pecans, and walnuts if using. Toss gently to mix.

Step 2

In a smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the curried mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently fold everything together until the dressing evenly coats the salad ingredients.

Step 4

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Serve the fruit, nut, and chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce if desired, or enjoy it on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1696.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2846.5

Total Fat 186.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 529.3mg	0%
Sodium 2727.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.0g	0%
Total Sugars 69.2g
Protein 177.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 456.0mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 3734.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 17.9%