Curry Chicken Salad with Cucumbers

Elevate your lunchtime with this vibrant Curry Chicken Salad with Cucumbers! This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, crisp diced cucumber, and a creamy, flavor-packed dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, aromatic curry powder, and a touch of honey for sweetness. A splash of lime juice brightens the flavors, while green onions and optional cilantro add fresh, herbaceous notes. Perfectly spiced yet refreshingly light, this salad is completed with a crunch of slivered almonds or cashews for garnish. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, it’s an ideal choice for quick sandwiches, wraps, or as a stand-alone meal over greens. With easy preparation, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this curry chicken salad recipe is sure to become your go-to for healthy, satisfying meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breasts (shredded or diced)
• 1 medium Cucumber (diced, seeds removed)
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Curry powder
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 stalks Green onion (finely sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds or cashews (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 2

Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken, diced cucumber, green onion, and cilantro (if using) to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 3

Gently toss the mixture until all ingredients are evenly coated with the curry dressing.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or curry powder to suit your preferences.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and garnish with slivered almonds or cashews if desired.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, in wraps, over a bed of greens, or on its own as a light and refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(975.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1582.8

Total Fat 77.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 476.6mg	0%
Sodium 3079.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 164.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 340.5mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2032.5mg	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: 44.4%

Protein: 42.2%

Carbs: 13.4%