Description
This Curry Chicken Salad is a flavorful and easy-to-make recipe perfect for a quick lunch or meal prep. It combines tender cooked chicken with a creamy curry-spiced dressing, accented by crunchy nuts, sweet raisins, and fresh herbs. Serve it chilled in sandwiches, wraps, or over a bed of greens for a refreshing, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews or almonds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the main ingredients: Add the chopped or shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, golden raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped nuts into the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the chicken mixture is evenly coated with the creamy curry dressing.
- Adjust seasoning and chill: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the chilled curry chicken salad on sandwiches, in lettuce wraps, or over a bed of fresh greens as desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a convenient shortcut.
- For a lighter version, increase the amount of Greek yogurt and reduce the mayonnaise.
- Add diced apples or grapes for a sweet, crunchy twist.
