Curried Chicken Salad

Name: Curried Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1½ tablespoons honey; 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice; ¾ teaspoon salt; 4½ cups cooked shredded chicken; 3 large stalks celery; 1 cup seedless grapes; 3 scallions, light and dark green parts; Pinch cayenne pepper; ⅔ cup salted cashews

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

Curried Chicken Salad

Iris Warren

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This curried chicken salad is a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and a little spicy, with a satisfying crunch from grapes, cashews, and celery.

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Ingredients

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½ cup mayonnaise best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon curry powder
1½ tablespoons honey
1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
¾ teaspoon salt
4½ cups cooked shredded chicken see note
3 large stalks celery diced
1 cup seedless grapes halved
3 scallions, light and dark green parts, finely sliced
Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
⅔ cup salted cashews

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Instructions

Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, honey, lime juice, and salt.
To the dressing, add the chicken, celery, grapes and scallions. Toss well to combine, then taste and adjust seasoning, adding the cayenne pepper, if desired. Cover the chicken salad with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve. Right before serving, stir in the cashews (adding them at the last minute ensures they stay crunchy).
Note: I use poached chicken for this recipe. If you'd like to use roasted chicken, you'll need 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the chicken breasts skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done. Let cool. (You may also use a rotisserie chicken.)
Make-Ahead Instructions: This salad can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Wait to add the cashews until right before serving, otherwise they will get soft.

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Calories 527kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 514mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%)