Apple Chicken Salad with Cilantro Curry Lime Vinaigrette
Crisp apple chunks and tender chicken mingle with aromatic curry and bright lime in this vibrant salad that tastes like sunshine. The cilantro-spiked vinaigrette adds an unexpected twist that transforms simple ingredients into something memorable — ideal for a leisurely brunch or light ...
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
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Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cupscubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 red apple (such as Fugi or Braeburn -- cored and diced)
- 1/2 cupthinly sliced celery
- 1/4 cupminced shallot
dressing
- 1 zested lime
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
- 1 teaspooncurry powder
- 2 tablespoonsminced cilantro
- 3/4 teaspoonKosher salt
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 4 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Combine chicken, apple, celery, and shallot in a medium-sized bowl.
- 2
To make the dressing, whisk the zest, lime juice, vinegar, curry powder, cilantro, and Kosher salt in a small bowl.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss to combine. Let the mixture sit for , stirring several times. Divide between four plates and serve.
Chef's Notes
The salad's flavor benefits from sitting for a short time.