How to Make Chicken Fruit Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and refreshing dish to serve at your next summer gathering? Look no further than this Chicken Fruit Salad recipe! Packed with juicy fruits, tender chicken, and a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, barbecue, or potluck, this colorful and flavorful dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

What makes this Chicken Fruit Salad so special is the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The natural sweetn...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup orzo pasta
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise (such as Light Miracle Whip®)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons light sour cream
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 Fuji apple, cored and diced
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
  • 6 small green onions, minced
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 tablespoons shelled salted pumpkin seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sour cream, orange juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Mix pineapple, chicken, celery, apple, grapes, and green onions together in a bowl. Stir orzo and dressing into pineapple mixture. Gently fold oranges into salad and top with pumpkin seeds.
  • Nutrition

    539 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 501mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 743mg