Do you enjoy a good chicken salad? I do! To tell you the truth though, I honestly never thought that I would say that. A few years ago, I would have told you that chicken salad was gross because it was all mayonnaise-y. That was before I figured out that chicken salad wasn’t all the plain and boring! Chicken salad is basically a blank canvas, which is how I came up with this flavorful Peach Curry Chicken Salad!
Tips for Peach Curry Chicken Salad
When I have leftover leftover cooked chicken, I used the breast meat for this peach curry chicken salad.
If you prefer to use canned chicken, feel free! Just try to find the low sodium ones because they tend to be reallllllly salty. Honestly even the low sodium ones have a pretty strong salt flavor.
Rotisserie chicken is another great option because it’s so tasty and no cooking on your part!
I still would recommend using the breast meat for this salad. It’s lower in saturated fat (yay heart health!) but also since it may be on the dry side when it’s reheated, you may prefer it with the nice creamy dressing!
Do you prefer to eat vegetarian meals (or can’t find chicken near you)?
You could use chickpeas in place of the chicken.
Fair warning: I didn’t try this with chickpeas, but if you do, let me know how it goes! I really should try this soon. Maybe that’s what I’ll do for lunch today! I’m pretty sure I have a can of chickpeas laying around here somewhere!
Peach Curry Chicken Salad
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 oz cooked chicken breast
- 3 Tbsp chopped peaches
- 1 Tbsp walnuts or pecans chopped
- 1 Tbsp green onion thinly sliced
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2-3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt nonfat
Optional Mix-Ins and Accompaniments
- lettuce
- onions diced
- jalapeno diced
- whole grain crackers
- whole grain pita or flatbread
- croissant
Instructions
- Add all salad ingredients to small mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
- If using any additional mix-ins, add them and mix. If using accompaniments, prepare and serve immediately!
Notes
- Calorie information based on using nonfat plain Greek yogurt. Nutrition information may vary based on ingredients selected.
- This is a great way to use up some leftover rotisserie, baked, or grilled chicken!
- Curry powder can stain plastic. Be sure to mix in a glass bowl or wash plastic immediately.
Other Peachy Ideas
Are you on the lookout for other ways to use peaches or other fruit with meals?
I’m obsessed with making a homemade balsamic dressing for some fruit filled salads! Balsamic dressing goes amazingly with peaches and strawberries! (Best part: my homemade version is salt-free! I really should write down that recipe sometime…)
I’ve also made an awesome peach and balsamic flatbread! (I told you balsamic and peaches goes together beautifully!) Who knew you could make little mini pizzas with fruit? And speaking of pizzas … fruit is also amazing on pizzas!
Check out these crazy ideas that turned out as some of my fave pizzas!
- Pear and goat cheese
- Grapes, hummus, and feta
- Apples and cheddar
- Peaches and BBQ pork with cheddar and mozzarella plus jalapenos and fresh cilantro
- Canned pumpkin, walnut, bacon, red onion, and blue cheese
If you’re in the mood to try adding fruit to your dinner plate but aren’t quite ready for fruity pizza …
Try out my good friend Jessi’s Berry Cucumber Salsa! She even included a jalapeno for a little kick! I’m currently making a mental note to pick up some cucumber on my next shopping trip …
There are so many ways to add some fruit to your plate!
Let me know in the comments how you added fruit into your day!
Did you make this recipe? I would love to hear about it in the comments! Feel free to tag @CheesyNutrition on Instagram or Facebook when you make this or any recipe from me!
This looks fabulous! All kinds of fun flavors in this dish!
It’s so good! I love how easy it is to make 🙂
This is an awesome recipe. I had for lunch today and the spice combination with the peaches is SO refreshing!