Curried Chicken Salad with Cashews
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and flavorful Curried Chicken Salad with Cashews! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, shredded chicken breast with a creamy dressing made from a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Finely diced celery and green onions add a refreshing crunch, while roasted cashews bring a satisfying nuttiness. For a touch of sweetness, optional raisins or dried cranberries make a perfect addition. Ready in just 15 minutes, this protein-packed salad is perfect for meal prep and versatile enough to serve as a sandwich filling, lettuce wrap, or elegant appetizer alongside crackers. Bursting with bold curry flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish is an irresistible fusion of texture and taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 0.75 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Curry powder
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 cups Celery, finely diced
- 0.5 cups Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cups Roasted cashews, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cups Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined.
Add the shredded or diced chicken to the bowl, followed by the celery, green onions, and cashews.
If using raisins or dried cranberries, add them to the mixture for added sweetness and texture.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, and gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the curried chicken salad chilled. Enjoy it on its own, as a sandwich filling, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or alongside crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 169 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1084 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.5 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 17% | |
*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.
