Cold Curried Chicken Salad with Cranberries
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Cold Curried Chicken Salad with Cranberries—a vibrant and flavor-packed twist on classic chicken salad. Juicy, tender chicken is tossed in a creamy, spiced dressing made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, and a hint of honey for sweetness. The addition of dried cranberries, crisp celery, nutty almonds, and fresh green onions creates a delightful medley of textures and flavors in every bite. This no-cook, 20-minute recipe is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or quick, satisfying meals. Serve it chilled on its own, as a sandwich filling, or atop fresh greens for a zesty, protein-rich dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoons Curry powder
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 Green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups Almonds, sliced or slivered
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken into the bowl and gently toss to coat with the curry dressing.
Fold in the chopped celery, green onions, dried cranberries, and almonds. Mix until evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad for freshness and a pop of color.
Serve chilled as-is, or enjoy as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or atop a bed of fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.0 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 728 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 4234 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.2 g | ||
| Protein | 229.0 g | 458% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2828 mg | 60% | |
*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.
