CALCUTTA CHICKEN SALAD FROM THE STEINBECK HOUSE

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This wonderful salad is served at the Steinbeck House in Salinas, California where author John Steinbeck was born. A lovely luncheon recipe! Serve on lettuce lined plates or on circles of peeled cantaloupe with lettuce leaves. From 'World Wide Recipes' cookbook. http://www.steinbeckhouse.com/

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup raisins, steamed
1 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
1 cup banana (barely ripe)
1 cup red apple, unpeeled and diced
1 cup canned pineapple, diced (juice packed, NOT sugar packed or fresh)
1 cup celery, sliced
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup chutney
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons curry powder
lettuce
cantaloupe
grapes
5 pieces coconut (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients, except garnishes, very gently, smoothing out top.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve on lettuce lined plate or on circles of peeled cantaloupe with lettuce leaves.
  • Garnish as desired. Serve as a main dish with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.1, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 224.9, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 19.3, Protein 10.7

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