Curry Chicken Salad
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Curry Chicken Salad
Description
This Curry Chicken Salad begins by whisking mayonnaise with lemon juice, curry powder, and optional celery seed, seasoned with salt and black pepper. The mixture balances creaminess with citrus and warm spice. Cooked chicken, chopped celery, halved or quartered grapes, thinly sliced scallions, and toasted almonds are stirred into the dressing to coat each ingredient evenly. Fresh parsley is added to provide herbaceous notes that brighten the overall flavor.
The salad offers a combination of textures—the tender chicken, crisp celery, juicy grapes, and crunchy almonds—and a mild curry flavor that is not overpowering. It can be served on bread as sandwiches or spooned into butter lettuce leaves for a lighter option.
Using leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken makes preparation quick. Toasting almonds enhances their flavor and crunch. The salad keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, making it practical for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed optional (see note 1)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 4 cups chicken cubed or shredded (see note 2, cooked
- 2 celery finely chopped, ribs
- 1 cup grape halved or quartered (see note 3, red, seedless
- 4 scallions white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds or sliced almonds, toasted (see note 4, slivered
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced, fresh
- bread or butter lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, celery seed, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Whisk to combine.
- Add chicken, celery, grapes, scallions, almonds, and parsley. Toss to coat. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve on bread or in lettuce cups.
Notes
- Celery seed adds a subtle savory note, but it can be omitted if unavailable or undesired.
- Leftover rotisserie or cooked chicken works well, including seasoned varieties like Cajun chicken.
- Cut grapes into halves or quarters for balanced bites and texture.
- Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant to enhance crunch and flavor.
- This recipe yields about 6 cups, sufficient for approximately 8 sandwiches using 3/4 cup per sandwich.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75 cup | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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