Name: Smoked chicken rice salad with curried mango dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup thick and creamy mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 3 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup mango chutney; 3 cup cooked, cooled rice; 70 gram baby spinach leaves; 1/4 cup sliced dried apricots; 2 tablespoon toasted flaked almonds; small handful fresh mint leaves, roughly torn; 1 smoked chicken breast, skin removed; 1/2 cup bhuja indian snack mix or crispy noodles

Ingredients

1 cup thick and creamy mayonnaise

1 teaspoon curry powder

3 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup mango chutney

3 cup cooked, cooled rice

70 gram baby spinach leaves

1/4 cup sliced dried apricots

2 tablespoon toasted flaked almonds

small handful fresh mint leaves, roughly torn

1 smoked chicken breast, skin removed

1/2 cup bhuja indian snack mix or crispy noodles

Method

1.In a medium jug or bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice and chutney. Use a little water to thin to a pouring consistency. Chill until ready to serve.

2.In a large bowl, toss together the rice, spinach, apricots, almonds and mint leaves, then arrange on a large platter.

3.Slice the chicken breast into thin slices on the angle and arrange on top of the rice salad.

4.Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with the buhja mix.

This tasty salad is perfect for a luncheon or light supper and is always welcomed at a pot-luck occasion. The dressing is simple but adds a flavoursome boost to a few simple ingredients. The bhuja mix is crunchy and gives this salad an edge.
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