Description
This Curry Chicken Salad is a flavorful and refreshing twist on the classic chicken salad, featuring a creamy curry-spiced mayonnaise dressing combined with crunchy celery, sweet apple, golden raisins, and almond slivers. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it is served chilled and pairs wonderfully with crackers or fresh greens.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed or shredded
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 golden delicious apple, diced
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup almond slivers
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the curry seasoning is fully incorporated, creating a creamy and flavorful dressing.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked and cubed or shredded chicken, chopped celery, sliced green onions, diced golden delicious apple, golden raisins, and almond slivers. Ensure all ingredients are well distributed.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared curry mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until all the components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Serve cold with crackers, on a bed of fresh greens, or as desired. Enjoy your delicious curry chicken salad!
Notes
- For best results, cook and cool the chicken before assembling the salad to maintain texture and flavor.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra freshness if desired.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Adjust curry powder quantity to taste if you prefer stronger or milder curry flavor.
