Easy Curried Rice Salad With Smoked Chicken
Curried rice salad with smoked chicken is creamy, fresh, and full of flavor. Great for BBQs or a quick summer dinner. Easy to prep ahead!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup raisins
- 1⅔ cup white rice cooked, cooled
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons walnuts chopped
- 5 oz. smoked chicken diced
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons curry powder ground
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Bring water to a boil, then remove from heat. Soak the raisins in the hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.⅔ cup raisins
- In a large bowl, mix the rice, raisins, shallot, walnuts, and smoked chicken.1⅔ cup white rice, 1 shallot, 3 tablespoons walnuts, 5 oz. smoked chicken
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and curry powder.4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons curry powder
- Add the curry mayo to the rice mixture and stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve, or serve right away.salt and pepper
NOTES
1. Variations
- Vegetarian: Skip the chicken or replace it with grilled veggies like zucchini or bell pepper.
- No walnuts? Cashews, pecans, or pine nuts are tasty too.
- Lighter: Add a spoonful of yogurt or a splash of lemon juice to the sauce.
- No chicken? Use ham cubes or crispy bacon instead.
- Fridge: Store in a covered bowl for up to 2 days.
- Make ahead: Best made a day early so the flavors soak in.
- Lunch idea: Great cold the next day. Serve with salad greens or pita bread.
- Freezing: Not recommended. The mayo makes the texture watery when defrosted.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 102mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 2mg
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