Description
This Curry Chicken Salad combines tender cooked chicken with sweet red grapes, crunchy almonds, and a flavorful curry-spiced mayonnaise dressing. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for lunch, picnics, or light dinners, delivering a delightful combination of savory, sweet, and slightly tangy flavors in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup red grapes, cut in half
- 2 green onions, diced small
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Dressing
- 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, halved red grapes, diced green onions, and sliced almonds. Gently toss these ingredients together to mix evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust salt and pepper as needed, starting with a small amount to avoid overpowering flavors.
- Mix Dressing with Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly with the flavorful curry dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the curry chicken salad immediately for the freshest taste, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 to 5 days, but discard any leftovers that have been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours to ensure food safety.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add chopped celery or apples for extra crunch and sweetness.
- This salad can be served on bread or wraps for a quick sandwich.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- The salad is best served chilled but can be enjoyed at room temperature in a pinch.
- Store in a refrigerator promptly after serving to keep ingredients fresh and safe to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
