Description
Succulent Indian-inspired Curry Chicken Salad delivers a symphony of spices and creamy textures that dance across your palate. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken meld perfectly, promising a delightful lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced or shredded
Main Ingredients:
- 1 green apple, cored and diced
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) green onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) cashews, chopped
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) raisins
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) turmeric
- Juice from 1/2 a lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped scallions
- Cashews
- Cilantro
Serving Options:
- Bread
- Pita
- Wraps
- Lettuce cups
Instructions
- Shred or dice chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring even texture for optimal flavor distribution.
- Whisk mayonnaise with curry powder, turmeric, and fresh lime juice in a spacious mixing vessel until smooth and aromatic.
- Incorporate chopped green onions, diced crisp apple, crunchy cashews, finely sliced celery, and sweet raisins into the curry-infused dressing.
- Gently fold chicken into the mixture, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the vibrant, spiced dressing.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Serve chilled in crisp lettuce cups, atop a fresh green salad, or nestled between soft bread slices for a versatile meal option.
- Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, or toasted cashews for extra texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt to lighten up the dish and add protein, creating a tangy and healthier base.
- Toast cashews briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch to the salad.
- Choose rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving method that adds extra richness and pre-seasoned taste to the salad.
- Prep ingredients ahead and let the salad chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together, resulting in a more developed and harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg