This Curry Chicken Salad Recipe has tender chicken, crunchy cashews, sweet raisins, crisp celery, and fresh cilantro in a creamy curry dressing.
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My New Favorite 15-Minute Lunch!
I am completely chicken salad obsessed. I make it constantly for lunch, for hosting, and even for quick dinners when I do not feel like cooking. It is one of those recipes that always works.
Curry is my other big love. The warm spice, the big flavor, the way it instantly makes simple food taste special. So naturally, I had to combine the two.
This Curry Chicken Salad brings all that curry flavor I crave but keeps everything just as simple as my classic chicken salad. Five ingredients in the salad, six in the dressing, and it comes together in about 15 minutes thanks to rotisserie chicken. No cooking. No complicated steps. Just mix, taste, and eat.
Toss it together, pile it onto bread or lettuce, and lunch or dinner is done.
Curry Chicken Salad Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps or Tips |
|---|---|
| Rotisserie Chicken | Pre-shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken saves even more time |
| Roasted Cashews | Almonds or peanuts work great |
| Golden Raisins | Regular raisins or dried cranberries work too |
| Celery | Dice small so it blends in evenly |
| Cilantro | Parsley works if you’re not a cilantro fan |
| Curry Dressing | Made with mayo, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Light mayo or Greek yogurt both work well |
How to Make Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Mix: Gently stir until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy layered on bread or croissants with lettuce, or serve alongside fresh mango, red grapes, or a tart apple. Enjoy!
Quick Tip
Try these other versions next: classic Chicken Salad, Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, or Pineapple Chicken Salad.
Curry Chicken Salad Recipe Serving Ideas
- Sandwich: Toast bread or warm croissants, then add lettuce and curry chicken salad.
- Lettuce Wraps: Use large lettuce leaves as wraps for a low-carb option.
- Stuffed Tomatoes or Peppers: Fill hollowed tomatoes or bell peppers with the salad.
- With Crackers: Serve as a dip with your favorite crackers.
- Over Greens: Put a scoop on top of a bed of mixed greens.
- With Fresh Fruit: Pair with slices of mango, grapes, or apple.
Storage
- Refrigerate: Store in airtight containers within 1 hour of making.
- Shelf Life: Keeps for 3-5 days in the fridge. Curry chicken salad doesn’t freeze and thaw great.
- Check Freshness: If it smells bad or looks off, throw it out. Stir if it separates.
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Curry Chicken Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken like rotisserie, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 2 stalks
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayo full-fat
- 2 tablespoons sour cream regular or light
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Toasted bread or pita, sandwich thins, or croissants with lettuce
- Red grapes and/or fresh mango or a tart apple
Instructions
- Juice the lemon to get 1 tablespoon juice. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Gently stir until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Enjoy layered on bread or croissants with lettuce, or serve alongside fresh mango, red grapes, or a tart apple. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Storage
Switch It Up
- Greek Yogurt: Use full-fat plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for more tang.
- Keto-Friendly: This curry chicken salad is keto-friendly. Serve it in a lettuce wrap to keep it low-carb.
- With Grapes: Add 1/2 cup of halved red grapes for extra sweetness. Use leftover grapes in Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad.
- With Apples: Add 1/2 cup of diced Granny Smith apple for a tart crunch.
- With Mango: Pair with fresh, ripe mango. Serve on the side or dice and mix it in.
