Description
This Chicken Curry Salad is a flavorful and creamy chicken salad made with a curry-spiced Greek yogurt dressing, combined with juicy grapes, crunchy celery, tart apple, and roasted cashews. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or appetizer, it can be served on bread, croissants, pitas, or Bibb lettuce wraps for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat is great)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (less if your chicken is pre-seasoned)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salad
- 2 cups diced or shredded chicken (poached, baked, rotisserie, canned, etc.)
- 1 ½ cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted, salted cashews
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
To Serve
- Toasted bread, croissants, tortillas, flatbread, pitas, Bibb lettuce, avocado, crackers, etc.
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the diced or shredded chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, diced apple, sliced green onions, and minced cilantro to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Hold off on adding the cashews if you are not planning to serve the salad within 30 minutes.
- Add Cashews Just Before Serving: When ready to serve, sprinkle the roasted salted cashews on top and gently fold them in to maintain their crunch.
- Adjust Seasoning and Texture: Taste the salad and customize it by adding more curry powder, salt, pepper, Greek yogurt, or lemon juice as desired. For a creamier texture, stir in additional yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy it stuffed inside Bibb lettuce, croissants, toasted bread, pitas, or use it as a dip for crackers or chips.
Notes
- Holding cashews until just before serving keeps them crunchy.
- You can use any cooked chicken: poached, baked, rotisserie, or canned.
- If you prefer a creamier salad, add more Greek yogurt or mayonnaise as you like.
- This salad is perfect for meal prep and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use nonfat Greek yogurt to reduce calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
