Description
Curry Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on traditional chicken salad, featuring a blend of curry, Greek yogurt, and crunchy apples. This easy and satisfying dish is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green apple, diced
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, cumin, and turmeric until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, celery, red onion, apple, raisins, and cilantro. Toss to coat with dressing.
- Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper. Chill for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy on bread, wraps, or over greens.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Add toasted almonds or cashews for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
