Best 9 Chicken With Curried Spinach Salad Recipes

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Chicken with curried spinach salad is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the savory taste of chicken with the tanginess of curried spinach. This wholesome meal is not only delicious but also a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a satisfying dinner, this delectable recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. With a blend of aromatic spices, creamy yogurt, and a vibrant salad, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



Curried Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

SPINACH AND CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad tastes great and packs a super nutritional punch! Try it with any dressing, but my favorite is a fat free roasted garlic vinaigrette.

Provided by JESSICAWILLIAMS

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
4 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup black olives
3 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
½ cup fat-free roasted garlic salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place equal portions of spinach onto four salad plates. Arrange chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and black olives over spinach, and top with cheese. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CHICKEN WITH CURRIED SPINACH SALAD



Chicken with Curried Spinach Salad image

The curry powder in the dressing and the shallots and apricots make this a special salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons curry powder
10 ounces baby spinach
2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish with a lid; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and microwave on high until opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes, turning chicken halfway through. Let cool briefly; slice crosswise.
  • In a serving bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, Dijon, honey, and curry powder; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach, shallots, and apricots, and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

CRISPY CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD



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Want to serve your family a healthy salad, but one that will satisfy? Well, try this nutritional powerhouse! It's chock full of the good stuff like spinach, nuts and fruit. Plus it's packed with protein like Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips and bacon. One serving and they'll be good to go for hours!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2½ pounds Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips
10 ounces fresh spinach
½ cup bacon, cooked, crumbled
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 apple, thinly sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup whole candied cashews
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup poppy seed dressing

Steps:

  • 1.Prepare Crispy Chicken Strips according to package directions. 2.While chicken is cooking combine spinach, bacon, onion, apple, cranberries, cashews and blue cheese in a serving bowl. 3.Slice prepared chicken and gently toss with greens and poppy seed dressing.

QUICK AND EASY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD FOR LUNCHES



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Curry chicken salad is one of my favorite recipes to make ahead for a week of effortless but delicious lunches. This recipe is so flavorful and has ton of great texture. There are so many ways you can eat this chicken salad: sandwich, mixed into a salad, scooped into lettuce cups, spooned into cucumbers or other veggies, dipped with pita, spread on top of toast, or just eaten straight out of the container! Curry chicken salad is also a great party app, just place dollops in little cucumber cups, finger sandwiches, or crackers and serve!

Provided by Stirs and Stripes

Categories     Chicken Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ pound shredded cooked chicken breast
1 medium apple, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 stalk green onion, finely chopped, or more to taste
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup raisins
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk yogurt and mayonnaise together in a medium bowl until blended. Add curry powder and stir to combine. Stir in shredded chicken until evenly coated. Add apple, celery, green onion, almonds, and raisins; season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to until thoroughly combined and all ingredients are coated with curry-yogurt.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 107 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CURRIED CHICKEN RICE SALAD



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Since I usually make and serve this salad while my teacher friends and I are on summer break, I always associate this recipe with relaxed good times! It's best to make ahead so that the flavors can mingle. -Pamela Hesselbart, Sylvania, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (6.6 ounces) toasted almond rice pilaf
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chutney
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 medium apples, cubed
6 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook rice pilaf according to package directions; cool. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, cranberries, raisins and rice. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chutney, sour cream, lemon juice and curry powder; stir in apples. Add to rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Serve on lettuce; garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a cool lunch for a hot day. The flavor offers a nice twist on a traditional chicken salad, and I couldn't even tell that it was made with yogurt instead of mayonnaise! -Joslyn Stock, Hampton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup diced nectarine
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Cool; shred chicken with two forks. , In a small bowl, combine the chicken, nectarine, onions and raisins. Combine the yogurt, honey, curry powder and salt. Stir into chicken mixture. Divide lettuce between two salad plates. Top with chicken mixture. Just before serving, sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

INA GARTEN'S CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Saw this on Ina Garten's Back to Basics a few weeks back. Been thinking about it a lot and I finally tried it! It was super yummy! The only change I made was to subsitute dried cranberries for the raisins because we don't like them! :) serve as sandwiches or scoop up with crackers! Enjoy! PREP TIME IS TIME TO ROAST CHICKEN AND COOL. COOK TIME IS TIME TO REFRIGERATE SALAD FOR FLAVORS TO BLEND!

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h

Yield 1 medium bowl full, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 whole chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup major grey's chutney
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup green onion, chopped, white and green parts (about 2 onions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice chicken in large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney and curry powder, and 1 ½ teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD (SALAD OR SANDWICH)



Curried Chicken Salad (Salad or Sandwich) image

Originally an RSC entry, this easy-to-fix chicken salad is full of flavor, color & texture & is ideal as a luncheon entree or sandwich filling for snacks or to-go occasions (Time was allowed for ingredient prep, but does not include time for the salad to chill under refrigeration). *Enjoy*

Provided by twissis

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 Lunch Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup bacon (cooked crisp & crumbled)
2 large chicken breast halves (boneless, skinned, pre-cooked & cut in bite-size cubes)
2/3 cup mayonnaise (thinned with 1-2 tbsp of milk or heavy cream)
2 -4 teaspoons curry powder (more or less to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup red onion (chopped)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1 cup tomatoes (grape or cherry, halved)
1/2 cup pecans (toasted & chopped)
4 cups mixed salad greens (or lettuce of choice)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon till crisp, crumble & set aside.
  • While bacon is cooking, cut pre-cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes & set aside.
  • In a sml bowl, combine mayo, curry powder to taste pref, salt & pepper.
  • In a lrg salad bowl, toss all ingredients w/dressing (except mixed greens or lettuce) & refrigerate till well-chilled.
  • When chilled, serve the chicken salad over mixed greens or a bed of lettuce on 4 salad plates & garnish w/veggies or fruit of choice as desired.
  • NOTE: The chicken salad can be made a dy ahead of planned luncheon service or stored in a container to use for sandwich filling as desired for snacks or to-go occasions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 606.9, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.2, Protein 10.3

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have curry powder, you can substitute garam masala or a blend of ground cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
  • Use baby spinach for a more tender salad. If using regular spinach, remove the tough stems before adding it to the salad.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped cucumber, bell pepper, or carrots.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. The flavors will meld together even more as the salad chills.

Conclusion:

This chicken with curried spinach salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. The combination of chicken, spinach, and curry is a winning one, and the dressing is the perfect complement to the salad. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a healthy and flavorful dish to serve to guests, this salad is sure to please.

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