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Best Crunchy Curry Chicken Salad Recipe

Best Crunchy Curry Chicken Salad Recipe

4.9 from 18 reviews

This Best Crunchy Curry Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, combining tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, sweet raisins, and savory cashews, all tossed in a creamy curry yogurt dressing.

Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes – about 3 cups
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery – about 2 stalks of celery
  • 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
  • 23 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro – plus more for topping

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt – full fat or fat-free
  • 3 tablespoons mayo
  • 12 tablespoons yellow curry powder – adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Assemble the salad: Add all the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix the dressing: Combine Greek yogurt, mayo, curry powder, maple syrup, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything.
  4. Serve: Top with more lime juice, cashews, and chopped cilantro before serving.

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Keywords: Curry Chicken Salad, Crunchy Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe