Description
This curry chicken salad is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy textures. Made with tender chicken, crisp apples, cashews, and raisins, all tossed in a creamy curry dressing, it’s an easy high-protein recipe for meal prep, sandwiches, or lettuce wraps!
Ingredients
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3/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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Juice from 1/2 a lime
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1 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced or shredded
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2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
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1 green apple, cored and diced
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1/3 cup cashews, chopped
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2 ribs celery, finely diced
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1/3 cup raisins
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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For Serving:
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Chopped scallions
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Cashews
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Cilantro
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Bread, pita, wraps, or lettuce cups
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Instructions
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Prep the Chicken:
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If not using rotisserie chicken, dice or shred cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
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Make the Curry Dressing:
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In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), curry powder, turmeric, and lime juice until well combined.
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Combine Ingredients:
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Add the chicken, green onion, apple, cashews, celery, and raisins to the bowl. Stir well to coat everything in the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve:
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Enjoy in lettuce wraps, on a bed of greens, or as a sandwich with extra cilantro, green onions, or cashews on top.
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Notes
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You can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version.
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For extra flavor, you can add more curry powder or a splash of hot sauce for some heat.
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This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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If you prefer a sweeter salad, add extra raisins or a handful of dried cranberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330-350 kcal
- Sugar: 10-12 g
- Sodium: 300-350 mg
- Fat: 20-22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3-4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15-17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10-12 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 30-35 g
- Cholesterol: 70-80 mg