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    Curry Chicken Salad

    Jun 15, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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    Chicken salad is a standby for summertime lunches and dinners. It's easy to make ahead, and it's ready to put on sandwiches or beds of lettuce for a satisfying meal requiring no heat appliances!

    This chicken salad feels very novel with the addition of curry powder. It adds so much flavor!

    curry chicken salad sandwich on wheat

    HOW TO MAKE CURRY CHICKEN SALAD

    For the dressing you'll need yogurt, white wine vinegar, honey, curry powder, salt and pepper.

    whisking up curry chicken salad dressing

    Whisk it together and toss in cooked chicken, red onion, celery, raisins, and cashews. It is so easy!

    cooked chicken, cashews, raisins, celery, and red onion in a bowl for chicken salad

    ALL-YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD

    While I really don't have any issue with mayo, I think this gets so much flavor from the curry that it works really well with just yogurt. Plus, an all-yogurt chicken salad eases summertime worries of having the right temperature mayo.

    It feels super fresh and light and is so easy to throw a big batch together.

    You can eat it right after making it, but it's better after it sits in the fridge for a couple hours. The dressing will thicken slightly and the flavors will intensify.

    mixing all-yogurt curry chicken salad in a bowl

    WHAT CHICKEN TO USE FOR CHICKEN SALAD

    You can use light or dark meat here! I like to go with the crowd pleasing all white meat.

    And because I find it maybe unreasonably irritating when recipes call for cooked chicken with no further direction, I wrote a whole post about 5 ways to cook chicken breasts. Any of those methods will work, but I typically go with the baked option.

    WHAT TO DO WITH CHICKEN SALAD

    • Sandwiches: Make delicious curry chicken salad sandwiches on sandwich bread, baguette, bagels, or croissants. Good all on its own or with added sliced tomatoes, lettuce, etc.
    • Salads: Probably the easiest entree salad is a bed of lettuce with a scoop of chicken salad on top. Extra dressing optional.
    • Bite-size appetizers: Serve on your favorite crackers or crostini for a snacky meal or appetizer.
    • Veggie boats: Fill scooped-out cucumber, pitted avocado, celery stalks, or tomato wedges with chicken salad.

    SERVE THIS WITH

    I think so much of the beauty of chicken salad is that not a whole lot else is required for a complete meal. Sliced fruit, chips, and pickles (or these quick-pickled red onions) will get the job done.

    For more sides, try:

    Fruit Salad
    Roasted Grape Tomatoes
    White Bean Salad
    Charred Brussels Sprouts

    mixing ingredients for curry chicken salad
    mixing all-yogurt curry chicken salad in a bowl
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    Curry Chicken Salad

    A classic chicken salad that feels so novel with the addition of curry powder! This recipe uses an all-yogurt dressing. Make it ahead for an easy lunch or dinner, and serve it on sandwiches, salads, crackers, or veggies.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Servings: 6
    Author: Mandy Jackson

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons curry powder
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
    • 4 cups cooked, diced or shredded chicken
    • 1 small red onion, diced
    • 1 celery stalk, diced
    • 1/2 cup raisins
    • 1/2 cup cashews, roughly chopped

    Directions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, honey, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, onion, celery, raisins, and cashews and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste. Chill at least 1 hour prior to serving.

    Notes

    Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 5 days. Be sure to give it a good stir prior to serving as some separation of the dressing is normal. 
    If you prefer, keep the nuts separate so they stay crunchier. 
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @itsmandyjackson on instagram so I can admire + share it!
    curry chicken salad on wheat

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