Curry is a popular spice that has a number of valuable health benefits, including the prevention of cancer, protection, against heart disease, reduces the risks for Alzheimer’s disease, eases pain & inflammation, boosts bone health, protects the immune system from bacterial infections, and increases the liver’s ability to remove toxins from the body. It’s a power house of health when it comes to thyroid health and it’s great for calming inflammation. I use curry every chance I get but I particularly love it in my Curry-Chicken Salad. This is one of the most requested dishes I make!
Ingredients
- Curry Chicken Salad
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
- ½ cup celery stalks
- 1 avocado sliced or chopped
- Pomegranate arils
- ½ cup chopped raw pecans or walnuts
- 2/3 cup gluten-free mayonnaise from pure-pressed oil
- 2 tsp gluten-free Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp curry powder add more to taste
- fresh ground black pepper
- mixed salad greens
- parsley sprigs
- Creamy Vinaigrette optional
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp gluten-free Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1-2 tsp fresh minced ginger
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Curry Chicken Salad
- Using a steamer, fill with water to the top line and add bay leaves to the water. Place chicken breasts in steamer basket and steam 45-50 minutes. Do not overcook. Let cool and shred with fingers.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except salad greens, vinaigrette and parsley. Blend well with a fork. Taste, and adjust seasonings.
- Line 4 individual plates with salad greens. Mound greens with chicken salad and garnish with parsley, pomegranate arils, and avocado. Serve Creamy Vinaigrette on the side.
- Creamy Vinaigrette
- In a Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients and shake until well blended. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Shannon wants to know: What’s your favorite gluten-free chicken salad recipe?
