Cilantro Curry Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Cilantro Curry Chicken Salad, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite! Featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in a creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and the warm, aromatic spices of curry powder and turmeric, this salad is a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Fresh cilantro, crunchy celery, and tangy lime juice add a refreshing burst of flavor, while optional mix-ins like raisins and slivered almonds deliver delightful texture and complexity. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a chilled salad, stuffed into sandwiches, or used as a filling for crisp lettuce wraps. Healthy, easy to prepare, and packed with bold, exotic flavors, this recipe is sure to be a hit at lunch, dinner, or your next picnic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1.5 teaspoons Curry powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 0.5 cup Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds or chopped cashews (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, curry powder, turmeric, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well combined to make your dressing.
Add the shredded or cubed cooked chicken to the bowl along with the chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, diced celery, optional raisins or dried cranberries, and optional nuts, if using.
Gently fold the ingredients together with a spatula until the chicken is evenly coated in the dressing and the salad is well mixed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice, if necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a standalone salad, in a sandwich, or as a filling for lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 671 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 3101 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.0 g | ||
| Protein | 237.4 g | 475% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3682 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
