Curried Chicken Salad Salad or Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Curried Chicken Salad recipe, perfect as a light, refreshing salad or a hearty sandwich filling. Featuring tender, cooked chicken mixed with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, this dish is infused with the bold warmth of curry powder and a touch of honey for balance. Crunchy celery, green onions, and optional add-ins like sweet raisins or nutty slivered almonds bring texture and flavor to every bite. Serve it atop a bed of crisp mixed greens for a wholesome salad or pile it high on your favorite bread or roll for the ultimate curried chicken sandwich. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile recipe is the perfect combination of simplicity and satisfying flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cups Raisins (optional)
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds (optional)
- 4 cups Mixed greens (if making salad)
- 4 Bread slices or sandwich rolls (if making sandwich)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
Add the cooked chicken breast, celery, green onions, raisins (if using), and slivered almonds (if using) to the bowl. Stir until the chicken and vegetables are fully coated in the dressing.
If serving as a salad, divide the mixed greens evenly among four plates or bowls. Spoon the curried chicken salad over the greens and garnish as desired.
If serving as a sandwich, divide the curried chicken salad among four slices of bread or rolls. Top with another slice of bread or roll if using, and serve immediately.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 4918 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.8 g | ||
| Protein | 144.7 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1661 mg | 35% | |
*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.
