Curry Chicken Salad

Marnie
Jul 7
2 min read

This Curry Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on the classic — a perfect mix of creamy, tangy, sweet, and savory. Made with tender chicken, warm curry spices, and crunchy add-ins, it’s a satisfying protein-packed dish that works for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. It’s also easy to customize based on what your family likes!

Whether you serve it in lettuce wraps, with crackers, on a bed of greens, or in a sandwich, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus time to cook chicken)

Total Time: ~30 minutes

Ingredients:

1½ lbs cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (about 3 cups)
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup mayonnaise (or use all yogurt for a lighter version)
1½ tsp curry powder (adjust to taste)
2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
2 celery stalks, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup raisins or chopped dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped almonds or walnuts
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: 1 small apple, diced
Optional: 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, mayo, curry powder, lemon juice, and honey. Stir until smooth.
Add the shredded chicken, celery, onion, raisins, nuts, and apple (if using).
Stir everything until well combined and evenly coated in the curry dressing.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Serving Suggestions:

In lettuce cups or collard wraps
On sourdough or whole grain bread
Over mixed greens as a salad bowl
With cucumber rounds or crackers for a lighter meal

Make Ahead Tip:

You can prep the salad up to 3 days ahead — the flavor gets even better as it sits!

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