Cold Curried Chicken Salad with Cranberries
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Cold Curried Chicken Salad with Cranberries—a vibrant and flavor-packed twist on classic chicken salad. Juicy, tender chicken is tossed in a creamy, spiced dressing made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, and a hint of honey for sweetness. The addition of dried cranberries, crisp celery, nutty almonds, and fresh green onions creates a delightful medley of textures and flavors in every bite. This no-cook, 20-minute recipe is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or quick, satisfying meals. Serve it chilled on its own, as a sandwich filling, or atop fresh greens for a zesty, protein-rich dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoons Curry powder
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 Green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups Almonds, sliced or slivered
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.
Step 2
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken into the bowl and gently toss to coat with the curry dressing.
Step 3
Fold in the chopped celery, green onions, dried cranberries, and almonds. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad for freshness and a pop of color.
Step 7
Serve chilled as-is, or enjoy as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or atop a bed of fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1252.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2543.5 |
| Total Fat 127.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 728.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4233.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 60.2g | |
| Protein 229.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 338.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2827.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories