Description
This Curry Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender chicken with a creamy curry dressing, crunchy celery, sweet raisins, and toasted nuts. It’s perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted cashews or almonds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked chicken, celery, red onion, raisins, and nuts. Stir until well coated.
- Chill and Serve: Adjust seasoning, chill for 30 minutes, and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This salad is delicious in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or over greens.
- For a dairy-free version, swap Greek yogurt with extra mayo or plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
