Curried Chicken Chutney Salad
Bright, bold, and packed with layers of flavor, this Curried Chicken Chutney Salad is your new go-to for an easy yet sophisticated meal. Tender cooked chicken breast is tossed with a creamy dressing infused with fragrant curry powder, tangy lemon juice, and the subtle sweetness of mango chutney. Crunchy celery, toasted slivered almonds, and chewy dried cranberries add delightful texture and bursts of flavor, while finely diced red onion provides a savory kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this versatile salad can be served chilled on a bed of crisp greens, nestled between slices of bread for a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla. Whether you're hosting a brunch or looking for a quick midweek lunch idea, this curried chicken salad is a crowd-pleaser you’ll keep coming back to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Mango chutney
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Celery, chopped
- 0.25 cups Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- Greens or bread (optional for serving)
Instructions
Dice or shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mango chutney, curry powder, and lemon juice until well combined to create the dressing.
Add the celery, red onion, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds to the chicken in the mixing bowl.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the curried chicken salad on a bed of fresh greens, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 3130 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 175.8 g | 352% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 889 mg | 19% | |
*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.
