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Curried Chicken Salad

Easy 15-Minute Curried Chicken Salad Recipe You’ll Crave

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A flavorful curried chicken salad with a creamy dressing, sweet grapes, and crunchy cashews.

  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup mayonnaise (best quality such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1½ tablespoons honey
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 4½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 large stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
  • 3 scallions, light and dark green parts, finely sliced
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ⅔ cup salted cashews

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, honey, lime juice, and salt.
  2. Add shredded chicken, celery, grapes, scallions, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend.
  4. Just before serving, stir in cashews.
  5. Serve chilled on bread, crackers, or over greens.

Notes

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken or poached chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust curry powder and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg