Mango Curry Chicken Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and creamy textures, this Mango Curry Chicken Salad is the ultimate blend of sweet, savory, and tangy delights. Featuring tender chunks of cooked chicken, juicy ripe mango, and crisp vegetables like red bell pepper and celery, this salad comes to life with a luscious dressing of mayo, Greek yogurt, curry powder, and a hint of honey. Fresh cilantro and scallions add bright, herbaceous notes, while optional sliced almonds deliver a satisfying crunch. Perfectly balanced with a dash of lemon juice and black pepper, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens for a light yet flavorful lunch or use it as a standout sandwich or wrap filling. Packed with tropical charm and curry spice, this dish is a must-try for salad lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 large Ripe mango
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 medium Celery stalks
- 3 Scallions (green onions)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Almonds (optional, sliced or slivered)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens or lettuce
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Peel and cube the ripe mango into small chunks.
Dice the red bell pepper, slice the celery thinly, and chop the scallions into small rounds.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mango, bell pepper, celery, scallions, and cilantro.
Pour the curry dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to evenly coat everything.
If using almonds, fold them into the salad for added crunch.
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 3885 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.8 g | ||
| Protein | 127.9 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1615 mg | 34% | |
*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.
