Delicious Curried Chicken Salad

Brighten up your lunch routine with this flavorful and refreshing Delicious Curried Chicken Salad recipe! Bursting with bold spices and a hint of sweetness, this easy-to-make dish combines tender cooked chicken with a creamy, golden curry dressing. Tossed together with crisp diced apple, crunchy celery, chewy golden raisins or cranberries, and nutty cashews or almonds, every bite offers a satisfying medley of textures and tastes. A touch of honey and fresh lemon juice balances the warm curry powder perfectly, while optional fresh cilantro or parsley adds a pop of color and herbal freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this versatile salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed as a sandwich filling, on a bed of fresh greens, or wrapped in a soft tortilla. It’s a vibrant, protein-packed favorite that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Diced apple (e.g., Granny Smith or Gala)
• 0.5 cup Chopped celery
• 0.25 cup Golden raisins or dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup Chopped cashews or almonds
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well-combined.

Step 2

Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken to the bowl and toss to coat the chicken evenly in the curry dressing.

Step 3

Stir in the diced apple, chopped celery, golden raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped cashews or almonds. Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4

If desired, fold in chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness and color.

Step 5

Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings if needed, adding a pinch more salt, pepper, or curry powder to suit your preferences.

Step 6

Chill the curried chicken salad in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the salad on its own, over a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1050.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2187.5

Total Fat 120.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 525.2mg	0%
Sodium 1916.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 65.3g
Protein 157.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 194.1mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2319.2mg	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: 49.7%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 21.3%