Description
This flavorful Curry Chicken Salad combines tender chicken breast with crisp celery, sweet apple, golden raisins, and crunchy almond slivers, all coated in a creamy curry mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a chilled salad for sandwiches, on greens, or with crackers, it’s a delightful dish that brings a hint of exotic spice to a classic chicken salad.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Curry Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully blended, creating a smooth and flavorful dressing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and cubed or shredded chicken, chopped celery, sliced green onions, diced apple, golden raisins, and almond slivers. These ingredients bring together a wonderful balance of crunchy, sweet, and savory.
- Mix with Dressing: Pour the prepared curry mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a spatula or spoon to stir gently but thoroughly, ensuring every bite is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad until chilled, about 30 minutes. Serve the curry chicken salad cold with crackers, on a bed of fresh greens, or your preferred way. Enjoy the delightful flavors and textures!
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for part of the mayonnaise for a lighter dressing.
- Adjust the curry powder to taste depending on how strong you prefer the spice flavor.
- For added texture, consider toasting the almond slivers before adding them.
- This salad can be made a day ahead; flavors develop more after sitting overnight.
- Serve chilled for best taste and food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming cooked chicken is used)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: curry chicken salad, chicken salad recipe, curry chicken, mayo chicken salad, easy chicken salad, chicken salad with apple, savory chicken salad
