Description
Curry Chicken Salad is a creamy, mildly spiced dish that blends tender cooked chicken with curry powder, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and fresh crunchy ingredients like celery and grapes or apple. Perfect for sandwiches, on greens, or as a snack, this versatile salad is quick to prepare, kid-friendly, customizable, and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Base
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (breast or thighs)
Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red grapes halved or 1/2 cup apple diced
- 2 tablespoons onion or green onion, finely chopped
Optional Extras
- 2 tablespoons toasted nuts (almonds, cashews, or pecans), chopped
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- Pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes (for added spice)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start with cooked chicken — either roasted, boiled, or leftover. Shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for a balanced flavor.
- Chop the add-ins: Dice celery, onion (or green onion), and your choice of fruit (red grapes or apple). These add crunch and sweetness, complementing the curry flavor.
- Combine all ingredients: Gently fold the chicken, chopped vegetables, and fruit into the dressing, making sure everything is evenly coated without breaking down the ingredients.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir gently before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken to save prep time.
- Adjust the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt ratio to achieve your preferred creaminess and tang.
- Use freshly ground curry powder for the best flavor impact.
- Fold gently to keep fruits and celery crisp and prevent mushiness.
- Chill the salad well to blend flavors perfectly.
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze the salad as the texture and flavor will be affected.
- Enjoy the salad cold or at room temperature; avoid reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg