Best Curried Fruit And Nut Salad Recipes

Fruit and Nut Curried Rice Salad image

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories Coconut

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups rice
3 1/3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
4 medium bananas
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
1/2 cup seedless raisin
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1 tablespoon minced chives
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
crisp salad green
1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut

Steps:

Cook rice with water, salt and butter according to package directions.
Chill.
Cut bananas into 1/2 inch slices.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over banana slices.
In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, raisins, peanuts, pimiento and chives.
Toss lightly and chill.
Combine mayonnaise, cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, curry powder, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce.
Mix well. Add bananas.
Toss all but salad greens.
Arrange mixture on crisp salad greens on chilled salad plates.
Garnish with toasted coconut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.6, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 776.4, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.1, Protein 7.4

Curried Fruit and Nut Salad image

Provided by Becky in Junction C

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head red leaf lettuce or 1 head romaine lettuce
1 cup fresh spinach
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, sections
1 cup red grapes
1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried chives
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 avocado

Steps:

Tear lettuce and spinach into bite size pieces.
Cut grapes in half.
Drain orange segments.
Mince garlic.
Peel, seed and slice avocado.
In salad bowl combine lettuce, spinach, orange segments and grapes.
In screw top jar combine salad oil,vinegar,garlic, brown sugar, chives, curry powder and soysauce.
Shake dressing until combined.
Just before serving toss some of the dressing with the salad.
Garnish with avocado and almonds.
Pass around the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.4, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 79.5, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 15, Protein 4.3

Fruit, Nut, and Chicken Salad With Curried Mayo Dressing image

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 apples, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon minced red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 -3 teaspoons curry powder (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Mix chicken, apples, pineapple chunks, raisins, pecans, celery, and onions with enough dressing to make it moist but not soggy.
Chill for at least half an hour to develop the best flavor.
Can be served on a bed of mixed greens or used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Note - Curry powders vary wildly in both heat and flavor from brand to brand. Start with less and taste before adding more unless you are very fond of curry and sure that you'll enjoy it hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.9, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 385.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 35.1, Protein 14.1