Description
This Curried Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining tender chicken with a creamy curry dressing and a medley of crunchy and sweet ingredients. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing dinner, this salad is versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved (or golden raisins)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and lemon juice until smooth. Add the diced chicken, celery, red onion, grapes, and chopped cilantro. Gently stir until everything is well coated with the dressing.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Serve chilled on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped cashews or almonds.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
