Description
Curry Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad, blending tender chicken with a creamy, curry-spiced dressing and crunchy ingredients like celery and red onion. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over fresh greens, it offers a quick, vibrant meal option with warm spices and subtle sweetness from raisins or dried cranberries.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, red onion, and raisins or dried cranberries to create the flavorful base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined to form the creamy curry dressing.
- Mix Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the curry-infused dressing.
- Add Parsley: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top of the salad for an optional fresh herb garnish and subtle flavor uplift.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the curry chicken salad on sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or atop a bed of fresh lettuce for a versatile and delicious meal.
Notes
- Add chopped apples for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Greek yogurt can replace some of the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Toasted almonds or cashews add extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
