Name: Curried Chicken Salad
Yield: Serves 4 (Makes about 6 cups)
Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 large rib celery, chopped fine; 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine; 1 cup fresh or canned diced pineapple; 1/2 cup currants; 1/2 cup pistachio, toasted and chopped

Why This Recipe Works

We pumped up the flavor of curry powder in this Curried Chicken Salad recipe with the addition of cumin and coriander. The light, lemony flavor of coriander has a natural affinity with chicken. Crisp grapes are the usual fruit found in this salad, but we added pineapple, which we thought better matched the flavor of the curry powder. Chopped pistachios added crunchy texture. We toasted the nuts in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned for the best flavor.

Instructions

Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, curry powder, cumin, and coriander in bowl until combined. Toss chicken, celery, onion, pineapple, currants, and pistachios together in second bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture to chicken mixture and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.