Healthy Curried Chicken Salad with Apples and Raisins
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Healthy Curried Chicken Salad with Apples and Raisins
Description
Combining Greek yogurt with curry powder, salt, and black pepper forms a lightly spiced dressing that coats cooked, shredded chicken. Small diced apples introduce a crisp sweetness contrasting the tender meat, while golden raisins offer chewy bursts of fruitiness. Red onions or scallions lend a subtle sharpness, and fresh cilantro rounds out the flavors with herbal brightness.
The salad is versatile, served cold on toasted bread, crackers, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a light meal or snack. The inclusion of common curry ingredients keeps the flavor profile mild but distinctive. This preparation relies on readily available ingredients and straightforward mixing.
For dietary adjustments, yogurt may be replaced by compliant mayonnaise or hummus for paleo, whole30, or dairy-free versions. Store leftovers refrigerated in airtight containers for 3-5 days.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt regular will work, too
- 1.5 teaspoons curry powder more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 cups chicken such as rotisserie, cooked, shredded
- 1 apple diced, small size
- 1/2 cup golden raisins or regular raisins
- 1/4 cup red onion or scallions, diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Mix together the Greek yogurt (3/4 cup), curry powder (1.5 teaspoon), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) in the bottom of a large bowl.
- Add the shredded chicken (2 cups), diced apple, raisins (1/2 cup), red onion (1/4 cup), and cilantro (2 tablespoons) to the bowl. Stir to combine.
- Serve on toasted bread, with crackers, on lettuce wraps, or on a bed of greens.
Notes
- Use compliant mayonnaise instead of yogurt for paleo or whole30 diet versions.
- For dairy-free, substitute yogurt with mayonnaise or hummus as dressing.
- Keep leftovers chilled in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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