Curried Chicken Salad

Name: Curried Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons curry powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups cooked chicken; ½ cup diced celery; ½ cup raisins; ¼ cup chopped scallions; ½ cup roasted cashews

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5.0

6 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
527 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Curried Chicken Salad

Adam Gates

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Savor the delightful mix of tender chicken, creamy mayonnaise, aromatic curry powder, sweet raisins, and crunchy cashews in my Curried Chicken Salad. Perfect for a quick, versatile meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup mayonnaise (110g)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon salt (4g), plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded (405g)
½ cup diced celery (62g)
½ cup raisins 92g
¼ cup chopped scallions 15g
½ cup roasted cashews chopped (72g)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, celery, raisins, and scallions. Stir together until well coated. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Stir in cashews and additional salt to taste just before serving.

Notes

Customize Your Add-Ins. While scallions, raisins, and cashews are my favorites, feel free to experiment with other ingredients. Diced apples for crunch, mango for sweetness, or even a handful of sliced grapes are all welcome. You can also switch up the nuts and use toasted walnuts, pecans, almonds, or peanuts. Mix it up to suit your personal preference for the best chicken salad you'll enjoy!
Let It Marinate. If time allows, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for an hour or two before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld together, deepening the curry's presence and giving the raisins time to plump up a bit.
Add more salt to taste. This will depend on how salty your chicken is and whether you use salted or unsalted cashews. I like to season, then taste again after the salad has rested before adding more salt.
Need to go nut-free? As much as I love the crunchy cashews in this salad, you’re welcome to omit them. Feel free to swap in the toasted seeds of your choice like pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds).
Choose your favorite curry powder. There are many different varieties to choose from. Most people know yellow curry powder, or madras curry, which is what I typically enjoy in this salad. But if there is a different blend you love, try it!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 527kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 567mg (24%) Potassium 568mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 527 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	527kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	30g	60%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	16g	94%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	91mg	30%
Sodium	567mg	24%
Potassium	568mg	12%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	195IU	4%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	44mg	4%
Iron	3mg	17%