Craving a regal dining experience in under 15 minutes? Indulge in this apricot chicken salad with a curry mayo dressing that is both effortless and nutritious. Simply grab all the ingredients from your local supermarket on your way home and have this delectable dish ready to serve in no time, with no cooking required. This dish is paleo, gluten-free, and Whole30 friendly.
This apricot chicken salad recipe draws inspiration from the classic Coronation salad, featuring cold chicken meat coated in a creamy, curry-spiced mayonnaise dressing. While traditional Coronation chicken salad includes dried fruits like raisins, apricots, and almonds, this version opts for fresh apricots instead for a fresher, lower sugar twist.
What is a Coronation salad?
In anticipation of Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953, Constance Spry, an English food writer, and Rosemary Hume, a chef, concocted a dish known as Coronation chicken. This dish may have been influenced by jubilee chicken, which was created for George V in 1935. Whether you refer to it as jewel chicken, jubilee chicken, or coronation chicken, the combination of poultry with curry mayo and sweet fruit is truly unbeatable and incredibly delicious.
INGREDIENTS IN THIS APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD
When it comes to no-cook meals, chicken is one of the easiest pre-cooked proteins to find. You can always pick up ready-made roast chicken at your supermarket or local chicken shop or deli. Alternatively, bake some chicken breasts or thighs over the weekend and store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
For this recipe, fresh apricots pair beautifully with almonds and the curry mayo dressing. However, you can also use fresh grapes, peaches, nectarines, or even blueberries. The addition of fresh fruit lends a touch of sweetness to the salad, complementing the earthy flavors of the dressing.
Curry Mayo
You can create a healthy homemade mayo using avocado oil, macadamia oil, or olive oil, or opt for a store-bought variety. If you can only find mayo made with sunflower oil, don't fret too much. Choose the highest quality mayonnaise available (preferably free-range eggs, fewer additives, and no sugar) and savor this royal treat. PS. Learn how to make mayo with a stick blender here.
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This quick and easy apricot chicken salad is inspired by the classic British dish called Coronation chicken. It can be made with pre-cooked, cold chicken in less than 15 minutes. Paleo, gluten-free, Whole30, and low-carb.
Arrange the sliced chicken, salad leaves, apricots, and almonds on a plate.
Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and drizzle a few tablespoons over the chicken.
Drizzle a little lemon juice and olive oil over the salad leaves and apricots.
Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1722IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg
