First Time At Whole Foods? This Prepared Item Is Totally Worth Adding To Your Cart - Tasting Table

"We all have those days where even boiling water feels a lot, which is when you really start to appreciate things like Whole Foods' prepared foods section. The only problem is the decision paralysis that can come from seeing it all together, from the garlicky kale salad to everything sitting at the Whole Foods hot bar. But there is one item inside the refrigerated case that everyone should know about, and that's the curry chicken salad, which might just make it worth the trip alone."

"Because while there may be other chicken salads, this one doesn't rely on a ton of mayonnaise by opting for a curry dressing - and it's less creamy than a British coronation chicken salad. Sold in a small package or by the pound, the salad is packed with substantial chicken chunks alongside raisins, green onions, crunchy almonds, and fresh carrot slivers. It provides a balanced combination of different textures and flavors that won't feel too heavy."

"While it's already tasty enough to just eat straight out of the container, you could also place it on top of a bed of mixed greens or arugula for a peppery bite. For something a bit heartier, piling it onto a piece of toasted sourdough or wrapping it up in a whole-wheat tortilla would work well alongside fresh lettuce and tomato,"

Whole Foods' curry chicken salad uses a curry dressing instead of excessive mayonnaise, making it less creamy than a British coronation chicken. The salad contains substantial chicken chunks, raisins, green onions, crunchy almonds, and fresh carrot slivers, creating balanced textures and flavors without feeling heavy. It is sold in small containers or by the pound and remains filling enough for a quick meal. The salad can be eaten straight, plated over mixed greens or arugula, piled on toasted sourdough, wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla, or paired with avocado for extra creaminess.

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