Description
Curry Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of sweet and crunchy ingredients. Tossed in a creamy, spiced dressing made with curry powder and honey, this salad offers an exciting twist on traditional flavors. Perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or refreshing summer picnics, it’s versatile enough to be served in lettuce wraps, as a sandwich filling, or simply on its own over mixed greens. With its balance of protein and healthy fats, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Treat your taste buds to this delightful curried chicken salad recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 celery ribs (finely diced)
- 1 medium apple (diced)
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews (chopped)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, salt, pepper, and lime juice until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken, celery, red onion, raisins, apple, and cilantro to the dressing and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cashews.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled in lettuce wraps or over mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg