Summer Delight Curry Chicken Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, the Summer Delight Curry Chicken Salad is the perfect dish to embrace the sunny season. This refreshing recipe combines tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp tart apples, and crunchy celery, all tied together with a creamy, subtly spiced curry dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Chopped pecans or walnuts add a nutty depth, while optional green onions provide a pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad can be served chilled over a bed of mixed greens for a healthy, light meal or tucked into buttery croissants for a decadent sandwich option. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or weekday lunches, this recipe effortlessly blends sweet, savory, and tangy notes for a dish that’s as bold as it is refreshing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 cup Diced apple (preferably a tart variety like Granny Smith)
- 1 cup Celery, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
- Mixed salad greens or croissants (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, halved red grapes, diced apple, sliced celery, and chopped nuts.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, if time permits.
Just before serving, sprinkle the sliced green onions over the salad for an optional garnish.
Serve the curry chicken salad on a bed of mixed greens for a lighter option or scoop it into buttery croissants for a more indulgent presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2375 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.0 g | ||
| Protein | 153.5 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2476 mg | 53% | |
*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.
