Curried Chicken Salad

5 from 44 votes

Curried chicken salad is a delicious dish that brings together the flavors of tender chicken, crispy veggies, fragrant curry spices, and a creamy dressing. This salad has a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes, complemented by the satisfying crunch of crisp vegetables.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Low Salt

Servings:

Calories: 442kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

2 cups rotisserie chicken (diced or shredded)
½ cup celery (chopped)
½ cup apple (chopped)
¼ cup raisins
½ cup roasted cashews
¼ cup cilantro (chopped)

For the dressing

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup yellow onions chopped
2 teaspoon curry powder (use store-bought or homemade curry powder)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt (adjust as per taste)
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Make the dressing:

Heat olive oil in a frying pan or skillet. Once it is hot, add the onions. Saute them for 3 minutes, until it softens.
Add the curry powder and saute for one more minute. Turn off the heat and let the onion mixture cool down slightly.
Transfer the onion mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool down.
Next, add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Make the curried chicken salad:

In a large mixing bowl, take cooked chicken, celery, apples, raisins, cashew, and cilantro.
Add the prepared dressing and mix gently until everything is combined.
Let the salad sit for 30 minutes to an hour so that the flavors can infuse.

Notes

Curry powder: The intensity of curry powders can vary, so start with a smaller amount and gradually add more according to your taste preferences. You can always add more, but it is difficult to reduce the spiciness if you add too much initially.

Chicken: I have used diced rotisserie chicken in my recipe as it is a convenient and time-saving option. However, if you are using cooked chicken breast, be sure to cook it until it is very tender.

Chill: Allowing the curry chicken salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld together and develop more fully.

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