Delicious Curried Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch routine with this flavorful and refreshing Delicious Curried Chicken Salad recipe! Bursting with bold spices and a hint of sweetness, this easy-to-make dish combines tender cooked chicken with a creamy, golden curry dressing. Tossed together with crisp diced apple, crunchy celery, chewy golden raisins or cranberries, and nutty cashews or almonds, every bite offers a satisfying medley of textures and tastes. A touch of honey and fresh lemon juice balances the warm curry powder perfectly, while optional fresh cilantro or parsley adds a pop of color and herbal freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this versatile salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed as a sandwich filling, on a bed of fresh greens, or wrapped in a soft tortilla. It’s a vibrant, protein-packed favorite that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Diced apple (e.g., Granny Smith or Gala)
- 0.5 cup Chopped celery
- 0.25 cup Golden raisins or dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Chopped cashews or almonds
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well-combined.
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken to the bowl and toss to coat the chicken evenly in the curry dressing.
Stir in the diced apple, chopped celery, golden raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped cashews or almonds. Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
If desired, fold in chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness and color.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings if needed, adding a pinch more salt, pepper, or curry powder to suit your preferences.
Chill the curried chicken salad in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad on its own, over a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1061 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 573 mg | 12% | |
*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.
