Curry Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
642 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Curry Chicken Salad
Description
This salad starts with chopped cooked chicken and freshly minced celery, combined with diced apple for sweetness and crunch. Green onions add sharpness, while golden raisins contribute subtle fruitiness. Toasting slivered almonds enhances their nuttiness and adds a crisp bite. The curry dressing is made by whisking mayonnaise with curry powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, creating a creamy, spiced coating for the salad.
After mixing the dressing thoroughly with the chicken and produce, the salad is typically chilled before serving. Its texture ranges from soft chicken and creamy dressing to crunchy apple and nuts, with flavor notes balancing fruit sweetness, curry warmth, and acidity from lemon. Serving ideas include croissant or roll sandwiches, lettuce or tortilla wraps, or even stuffed vegetables like tomatoes or avocados for variety.
Using plain cooked chicken, such as leftovers or rotisserie, provides flexibility and convenience without affecting the flavor profile. The salad stores well chilled and benefits from toasting almonds right before preparation for best texture.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken roughly chopped, shredded, cooked
- 2 medium celery minced, ribs
- 1 medium apple gala, fuji, honeycrisp, or Granny Smith
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced
- 1/4 cup almonds slivered
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cilantro optional, for garnish, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Roughly chop 1 to 1 1/2 pounds shredded cooked chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Trim and mince 2 medium celery ribs. Peel, core, and dice 1 medium apple into 1/4-inch cubes. Prepare 1/4 cup sliced green onion.
- Toast the 1/4 cup slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, celery, apple, toasted almonds, green onions, and 1/4 cup golden raisins. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken. Stir until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled on croissants or rolls for sandwiches, or serve in a lettuce wrap, tortilla wrap, or stuffed in a tomato or avocado. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Use plain cooked chicken from leftovers or rotisserie for convenience and flavor.
- Toast slivered almonds over medium heat until golden and fragrant to enhance their texture and taste.
- Chilling the salad before serving improves flavor melding and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 642kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27g | 159% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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