Mimi's Curried Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Colorful and fragrant, this chicken salad makes a super summer supper. Best served the day after making, it's beautiful if served in pineapple 'boats' or a halved cantaloupe or honeydew.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 588 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 cups mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
• paprika, for garnish
• 1 pound seedless green grapes, halved
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, thoroughly drained
• 2.5 cups slivered almonds, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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).

Step 4

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