Curry Chicken Salad has tender chicken, crunchy cashews, sweet raisins, crisp celery, and fresh cilantro in a creamy curry dressing.
Try these other versions next: classic Chicken Salad, Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, or Pineapple Chicken Salad.
The Best Curry Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is my go-to meal for a quick family dinner or lunch. With just five ingredients in the salad and six in the dressing, this Curry Chicken Salad is ready in about 15 minutes, thanks to rotisserie chicken.
Mix everything together, serve on lettuce or bread, and your meal is done!
Quick Tip
Using rotisserie chicken already saves time, but did you know you can buy pre-shredded rotisserie chicken? While it costs a bit more, it can cut down on prep time when you’re in a hurry.
Curry Chicken Salad Ingredients
- Rotisserie Chicken: Use pre-shredded rotisserie chicken for even faster prep.
- Roasted Cashews: Coarsely chop for added crunch and flavor.
- Golden Raisins: Adds a touch of sweetness; regular raisins work too.
- Celery: Thinly slice for a crisp texture.
- Cilantro: Finely chop for fresh, vibrant flavor in every bite!
Dressing Ingredients
- Mayo: Full-fat for creamiest chicken salad, but light works too.
- Sour Cream: Fat-free or light is great for lighter option.
- Honey: Balances the curry’s spice with sweetness.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds a tangy kick.
- Curry powder: Use a blend or brand you love for the best flavor!
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed for a touch of freshness!
- Salt and Pepper: Season to taste; start with 1/4 teaspoon each.
How to Make Curry Chicken Salad
- 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!
Serving Ideas for Curry Chicken Salad
- 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.
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. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to cut a mango.
Storage
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.
More Quick And Easy Recipes
- Chicken Ramen with veggies
- Chicken Tortilla Soup ready in 20 minutes or less!
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos quickest tacos ever!
- Crispy Chicken Salad with the best salad dressing!
- Chicken Chow Mein with cabbage and carrots
Curry Chicken Salad
This Curry Chicken Salad whips together in 15 minutes or less; it's packed with flavor and requires minimal ingredients!
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup (2 stalks) thinly sliced celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
Dressing
- 1/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons regular or light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste (1/4 teaspoon each)
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy layered on toasted bread, pita, sandwich thins, or croissants with lettuce; serve alongside fresh mango, red grapes, and/or a tart apple
Instructions
- 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
Storage: Refrigerate the curry chicken salad in airtight containers within 1 hour of making. It keeps for 3-5 days in the fridge but doesn't freeze and thaw well. If it smells bad or looks off, throw it out. Stir if it separates.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.2g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 10.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 196.2mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 16.2g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was soooo good, my husband made it tonight for dinner on croissants. He omitted the curry but I told him next time we will have to include it, I loooove curry, but it was still delicious without it! Great recipe.
So glad to hear this was enjoyed! Thanks for the comment Cena 🙂
Chelsea, this recipe is so good. I just made it for lunch and it is so tasty. I love the texture of the cashews with the raisins and chicken and the dressing has a great flavor. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I.can say I will be making it often.
Yay! So thrilled to hear you enjoyed this Linda! Thanks for the comment 🙂