Curried Chicken (or Turkey) Salad

I genuinely enjoy a good chicken or turkey salad, but this is the first time I have ever been inspired to want to make some for myself. Meredith, a friend of mine made this treat for a baby shower this weekend, and I think I spent more time making trips to salad bowl than I spent with the guest of honor. It's that good.


Curried Chicken/Turkey Salad

In a medium bowl, combine:

• 2 c diced cooked chicken or turkey
• 1/4 c chopped toasted walnuts, almonds, or cashews (Meredith used cashews)
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, cored, peeled, and coarsely chopped**
• 1/4 c dark or golden raisins**

Mix in a separate bowl:

• 1 T curry powder toasted 30-60 sec in a skillet over low heat with 1T vegetable oil, cooled
• 1/2 c mayonnaise
• 1/2 t lime juice
• 1/2 t honey
• 1/8 t salt
• salt and black pepper to taste

Stir mayo mixture into meat and combine.  Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

**Alternatives for the fruit might include water chestnuts, cucumber, red bell pepper, or sweet onion