Easy Creamy Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
This Easy Creamy Curry Chicken Salad combines tender cooked chicken breasts with crunchy vegetables, sweet golden raisins, and toasted cashews, all coated in a flavorful, creamy curry yogurt dressing. It’s a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners, offering a perfect balance of textures and a delightful curry twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 2 large carrots, diced or chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup roasted and salted cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat or fat-free)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons yellow curry powder (adjust to desired spiciness)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- Juice of 1–2 limes (about 2 tablespoons), plus more for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed cooked chicken breasts, chopped celery, diced carrots, diced red onion, chopped cashews, golden raisins, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Make the Curry Yogurt Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, yellow curry powder, maple syrup or honey, lime juice, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until the dressing becomes a smooth, thick, pale yellow or orange sauce.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared curry yogurt dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Toss everything together carefully to coat all the components evenly with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the salad with additional lime juice, chopped cashews, and fresh chopped cilantro for an extra burst of flavor and texture. Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
Notes
- You can adjust the curry powder quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use fat-free Greek yogurt if you want to reduce calories and fat.
- The salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Substitute mayonnaise with a vegan option to make the recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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