American · salad
Curry Chicken Salad
Curry Chicken Salad reads umami 5.5, sweetness 5.2 and salinity 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a American salad, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.5 · Sweetness 5.2 · Salinity 5.0 · Citrus 4.8 · Fruity 4.8 · Richness 4.5 · Sourness 4.4 · Nutty 3.8 · Funk & Ferment 2.4 · Floral 2.2 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Earthy 1.3 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Smoke 1.1 · Bitterness 0.9 · Heat 0.7 · Allium 0.5
What's in it (12)
- 1 large roasted whole chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
- 2 ounces slivered almonds
- Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon prepared mango chutney
- salt
Time & effort: about 15 min (12 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 135.6 kcal, 2.9 g protein, 9.1 g fat, 11.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Gently combine the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, grapes, and almonds in a large glass bowl.
- Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
- Add to the chicken mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt to taste.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Harissa Roasted Chicken and Potatoes — Middle Eastern
- Crispy Orange Tofu — Chinese-American
- Skillet Orange Chicken — Chinese-American
- Harissa-Roasted Chicken Thighs — Middle Eastern
- Chicken Karaage — Japanese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.