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Easy Curry Chicken Salad

★★★★★ 23 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin2/16/21

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Easy Curry Chicken Salad
easy curry chicken salad

Spice up your chicken salad with this Easy Curry Chicken Salad recipe. Made with Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, and curry powder, the dressing is nothing short of mouth watering!

curry chicken salad

The best chicken salad you’ll ever try

If you ever find yourself in the mood for chicken salad but feel bored with the same old flavor, you need to try this. It’s the chicken salad that you know and love, but with an extra flavor that transforms it into something totally new: curry.

With just one flavor addition, this easy curry chicken salad becomes something new and delicious that you’re bound to love!

Like always, this chicken salad is filled with veggies like carrots, celery, and onion. I kept with tradition and used raisins, and also added a nutty crunch with sliced almonds!

And for the flavorful dressing, we’re using a mayo and Greek yogurt combo for a rich, creamy addition that also packs in the protein.

curry chicken salad

Ingredients in simple curry chicken salad

For this recipe we’re starting with the base (chicken, veggies, seasonings), and then we’re making a delicious curry dressing to go on top. Once everything is assembled, you have a flavorful mixture to eat on bread, with crackers, or in a salad!

Salad

  • Chicken: First up on our ingredient list we have 4 cups of chicken. Make sure it’s already cooked when you go to make this recipe.
  • Celery: Next, we will use 2 celery stalks, chopped into small pieces.
  • Carrots: Throw in 2 carrot sticks, also chopped small.
  • Red onion: As for onion, 1/2 cup of diced red onion will be plenty.
  • Almonds: I like to add a bit of nuttiness by including 1/2 cup of sliced almonds.
  • Raisins: Using raisins will add a subtle sweetness. Go for 1/2 cup.
  • Cilantro: Finally, include 1/2 cup of fresh, chopped cilantro.

Dressing

  • Greek yogurt: First up for the curry dressing will be a Greek yogurt base. You will need 1/4 cup of plain yogurt.
  • Mayo: Add another 1/4 cup of mayo to help thicken up the dressing.
  • Lemon juice: Next, we’ll add a bit of tang with 1 tbsp of lemon juice.
  • Curry powder: And finally, the curry flavoring! Add 1 tbsp of curry powder.
  • Salt & Pepper: Last but not least, throw in 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper (each).
makings of curry chicken salad

Everything you’ll need to make this dish

You’ll only need about 6 items to create this recipe. Start with a cutting board and chopping knife to prep your veggies, and then grab a few mixing bowls to assemble everything. Here’s a complete list:

  • Cutting board
  • Chopping knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stirring utensil
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk

For measuring, you will need the following sized cups: 1/2 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

How to make this easy curry chicken salad recipe

When you start this recipe with already-cooked chicken, it comes together in just about 5 minutes. Simply chop everything up, mix it together, pour the dressing on top, and you’re done!

First, prepare the chicken and vegetables by chopping them into small pieces (the chicken should already be cooked).

Then, add the chicken, celery, carrots, onion, almonds, raisins, and cilantro to a large bowl.

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and combine.

Let chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

curry chicken salad pouring dressing

How to serve curry chicken salad

Chicken salad can be enjoyed in so many different ways!

You could go the classic route and eat it on bread with lettuce and tomato, or serve it up on lettuce for a salad-style lunch. Or for more of a snack, eat it with crackers!

Substitution Tip

Want to make a vegan-friendly chicken salad, or need a way to remove the dairy? Here are some ingredient alternatives that should work!

  • Chicken: First up, we have the chicken. This ingredient does serve as the bulk of the recipe, but you can swap it with chickpeas! You’d probably need about 1.5 – 2 cans for an even swap.
  • Greek yogurt: Easily enough, you can swap Greek yogurt with a simple dairy-free yogurt. Just be sure to use a plain version!
  • Mayo: Did you know they make vegan mayo? I didn’t realize this until recently, but it’s perfect for instances like this! Swap in the dairy-free stuff for a vegan chicken salad!

Storing leftovers

Leftover chicken salad should be kept in the refrigerator and enjoyed within about 3 days. Be sure to use a tightly sealed container to keep things fresh.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Dying for some more easy recipes that you can whip together with your eyes closed? I have you covered! Try any of these tasty meals for a simple dish that’s ready in no time.

  • Skillet Cornbread
  • Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs
  • BBQ Baked Tempeh
  • Tuna Patties with Spicy Aioli
  • White Chicken Chili (Stovetop or Crockpot)
curry chicken salad

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle

curry chicken salad
★★★★★ 5 from 23 reviews

Easy Curry Chicken Salad

Spice up your chicken salad with this Easy Curry Chicken Salad recipe. Made with Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, and curry powder, the dressing is nothing short of mouth watering!

Prep: 10Cook: 10Total: 20 minutes
Yield 10 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken,
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped small
  • 2 carrots, chopped small
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare your chicken and veggies by chopping small.
  2. Add chicken, celery, carrots, onion, almonds, raisins, and cilantro to a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
  4. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and mix to combine.
  5. Let chill in fridge at least 1 hour before serving.
Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: dinner, lunch, meal-prep, gluten-freeMethod: no-bakeCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
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  1. Paige says

    Posted on 12/4 at 10:35 pm

    This is one of my favorite recipes for weekday lunch meal prep. Great in a wrap or solo!

    ★★★★★

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    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Paige, so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  2. Kate K says

    Posted on 7/24 at 1:03 pm

    Love this for week day lunches with greens or crackers. Usually add in a chopped apple for extra crunch. The dressing is so good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Kate so happy you enjoyed it and made it your own!!

      Reply
  3. Jessica says

    Posted on 3/28 at 7:22 pm

    THIS DRESSING!!! It is so delicious – had to use what was in hand so curry paste instead of curry powder and craisins instead of raisins but wow, it is so so good! Though that is pretty much the case with all ELW recipes…

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/29 at 1:45 pm

      Hi Jessica, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply
  4. Annie says

    Posted on 3/6 at 12:25 pm

    Great recipe. My husband loves curry and chicken salad so I made this for him. I am not crazy about either of them but even I LOVED this dish. We ate them in lettuce wraps for dinner!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/7 at 3:04 pm

      Hi Annie, so glad you loved it and great idea!!

      Reply
  5. Paige W says

    Posted on 10/17 at 8:51 pm

    Very good recipe! I used all Greek yogurt and subbed grapes for raisins and it was amazing! I had it on top of a piece of naan and it was sooo good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/18 at 6:17 pm

      Hi Paige so glad you liked it and made it your own!!

      Reply
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