Curried Chicken Salad with Cashews

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and flavorful Curried Chicken Salad with Cashews! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, shredded chicken breast with a creamy dressing made from a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Finely diced celery and green onions add a refreshing crunch, while roasted cashews bring a satisfying nuttiness. For a touch of sweetness, optional raisins or dried cranberries make a perfect addition. Ready in just 15 minutes, this protein-packed salad is perfect for meal prep and versatile enough to serve as a sandwich filling, lettuce wrap, or elegant appetizer alongside crackers. Bursting with bold curry flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish is an irresistible fusion of texture and taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 0.75 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons Curry powder
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 cups Celery, finely diced
• 0.5 cups Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups Roasted cashews, roughly chopped
• 0.25 cups Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined.

Step 2

Add the shredded or diced chicken to the bowl, followed by the celery, green onions, and cashews.

Step 3

If using raisins or dried cranberries, add them to the mixture for added sweetness and texture.

Step 4

Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, and gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve the curried chicken salad chilled. Enjoy it on its own, as a sandwich filling, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or alongside crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1353.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3104.8

Total Fat 180.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 786.8mg	0%
Sodium 3827.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 65.7g
Protein 234.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 306.0mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 3287.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 30.7%

Carbs: 16.3%