Cha-Cha Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Cha-Cha Chicken Salad
20 min.
8
554kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch game with a unique and delicious dish? Introducing the Cha-Cha Chicken Salad, a delightful treat that’s both gluten-free and bursting with flavor! This eye-catching main course serves up to 8 individuals, making it a perfect choice for gatherings or a family dinner. With a blend of succulent chopped chicken, sweetened dried cranberries, and the tropical flair of crushed pineapple, every bite offers a harmonious mix of sweet and savory.

One of the stars of this dish is the creamy, dreamy base made from softened cream cheese and mayonnaise, accented with a hint of curry powder that adds an unexpected twist. It’s a fusion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing in delight! To top it all off, this salad is adorned with a crunch of roasted, salted almonds that not only enhance the texture but also provide a boost of healthy fats.

Whether you spoon it into a charming cake form for presentation or serve it family-style in a bowl, the Cha-Cha Chicken Salad is sure to impress. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh herbs and seasonal fruits like blackberries and peaches to make your dish pop with color! Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a convenient yet classy choice for any occasion. Get ready to whip up a crowd-pleaser that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • oz pineapple crushed canned
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked chopped
  • 0.7 cup cranberries dried sweetened orange-flavored
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • teaspoons curry powder 
  • servings garnishes: herbs fresh sliced
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • cup roasted salted chopped
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Whisk together cream cheese and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in chicken, pineapple, and cranberries just until blended.
  2. If desired, spoon mixture into a plastic wrap-lined 8-inch round cake pan; cover and chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Invert chicken salad onto a cake stand, and remove plastic wrap. Gently press chopped almonds onto sides of chicken salad.
  3. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories554kcal
Protein25.5%
Fat63.74%
Carbs10.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
0.52
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
16.57173925379%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
0.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:554.22kcal
27.71%
Fat:39.08g
60.13%
Saturated Fat:11.3g
70.6%
Carbohydrates:14.84g
4.95%
Net Carbohydrates:13.74g
5%
Sugar:12.62g
14.02%
Cholesterol:137.77mg
45.92%
Sodium:651.87mg
28.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.18g
70.36%
Selenium:37.37µg
53.39%
Vitamin K:56µg
53.33%
Vitamin B3:10.17mg
50.86%
Vitamin B6:0.71mg
35.29%
Phosphorus:310.01mg
31%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.17%
Zinc:2.39mg
15.92%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.84%
Vitamin B5:1.48mg
14.77%
Potassium:447.85mg
12.8%
Vitamin A:566.59IU
11.33%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.3%
Iron:1.85mg
10.29%
Magnesium:39.78mg
9.95%
Vitamin B12:0.55µg
9.19%
Copper:0.14mg
6.81%
Calcium:55.37mg
5.54%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.85%
Fiber:1.1g
4.41%
Vitamin C:3.1mg
3.76%
Folate:12.75µg
3.19%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.16%
Source:My Recipes