Best 6 Sweet Curried Chicken And Quinoa Salad Recipes

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If you're on a quest for delightful and wholesome meals, a sweet curried chicken and quinoa salad might be your next culinary adventure. This dish is a symphony of flavors that combines tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, crispy vegetables, and a velvety sweet curried dressing. It's not only incredibly tasty but also packed with nutrients that nourish both your body and soul. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this salad promises to be a feast for your senses. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate sweet curried chicken and quinoa salad that will leave an unforgettable impression on your palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET CURRIED CHICKEN AND QUINOA SALAD



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Delicious as a cool summer supper salad, but yummy all year 'round.

Provided by Gin Acosta @toomanypoodles

Categories     Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup(s) water
1/3 cup(s) mayonnaise (or more to taste)
1/3 cup(s) lite sour cream (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon(s) sugar (or more to taste)
3 teaspoon(s) curry powder
1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 teaspoon(s) salt (or more to taste)
1 1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup(s) minced green onions
1/3 cup(s) golden raisins ( or more to your liking)
- baby spinach leaves
5 cup(s) baked and cut up chicken breast

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in saucepan over high heat. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer 15-18 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed. Place in a fine mesh sieve and run under cold water to cool quickly. Shake off excess liquid. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, curry, cumin and salt. Stir until well blended. Stir in celery, onions and raisins. Add chicken, almonds and quinoa. Toss and let stand 10 minutes to absorb flavors and allow quinoa to turn yellow slightly. Serve on bed of fresh spinach leaves. Serves 6

CURRIED CHICKEN QUINOA



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Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large mug or small bowl, combine the onion, carrot, celery and oil. Microwave until the vegetables are tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken, quinoa, curry powder, turmeric and salt to taste and microwave until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with cilantro if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 173 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams

CURRIED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Curried Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sweet mango chutney (I have used other sweet chutneys too)
1 teaspoon curry
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 boneless chicken breasts
2 lbs sweet potatoes
2 -3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 -2 tablespoon sweet mango chutney
3 -4 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon curry
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put the first 4 ingredients into a plastic bag.
  • Add the chicken, then massage the bag so the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Set aside for at least 15 minutes. (Refrigerate if marinating for longer period of time).
  • Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes. Boil gently until tender, then leave to cool to room temperature.
  • Cook the chicken by grilling for 5-10 minutes on each side (depending on thickness) or until the outside has browned and the juices run clear.
  • Leave chicken to stand for 5-10 minutes, then cut into bite sized pieces.
  • While the chicken is cooking, stir the dressing ingredients together, thinning to the desired consistency with the orange juice, and prepare the remaining salad ingredients.
  • Place the cooled well drained potato, the chicken and remaining ingredients (reserving a little cilantro to garnish) in a large bowl, drizzle with dressing, then toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with the reserved cilantro and serve immediately or refrigerate until required.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963.7, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 1673.5, Carbohydrate 127.1, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 41, Protein 46.9

CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD



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We pile our favorite gyro fixin's into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce that transforms his sandwiches. It's a must here, too. -Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 medium tomato, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , For dressing, place remaining water, yogurt, mayonnaise, chili sauce and cheese in a small food processor or blender. Cover; process until blended., In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse cooked quinoa with cold water; drain well. In a bowl, toss quinoa with cucumber, parsley, green onions, oil, lemon juice and Greek seasoning. Top with chicken, tomato and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD



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Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base-it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle to soak up any kind of dressing. If you like a little more heat, add more cayenne or curry to the dressing. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
1/3 cup diced red onion
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Add tomatoes, cucumber and onion to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH YOGURT-CUMIN DRESSING



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This is a "flexitarian" recipe - meaning, it's readily adaptable to a vegetarian/non-vegetarian version - a boon for those who have to deal with both in a household. While this recipe is vegetarian, the author, Dawn Jackson Blatner, says 4 ozs of cooked salmon or tuna can be used instead of the chickpeas. Check your quinoa package for prep information - usually quinoa needs to be washed to get rid of a bitter coating, although it sometimes comes pre-washed.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons curry powder or 2 teaspoons garam masala
8 green onions, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate.
  • Heat the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa and curry powder or garam masala, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes (water should be absorbed).
  • Meanwhile, combine the green onions, chickpeas, carrots and cranberries in a large bowl.
  • When the quinoa is done, either toss with the veggies or place on plates and top with the veggies.
  • Serve drizzled with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 770.6, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 21.4

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you begin cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your salad the best flavor. If possible, use organic produce and free-range chicken.
  • Cook the Quinoa Perfectly: Quinoa is a delicate grain that can easily be overcooked. To achieve the perfect texture, cook it according to the package directions and then fluff it with a fork before adding it to the salad.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. To prevent this, cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through but still juicy.
  • Make the Dressing Ahead of Time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
  • Chill the Salad Before Serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving will help the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

This sweet curried chicken and quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and the sweet and savory flavors are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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