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Curried Chicken Salad Best Easy Healthy Recipe

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Curried Chicken Salad is a creamy and flavorful recipe made with tender chicken, curry spices, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and a delicious dressing. Perfect for lunches, meal prep, wraps, sandwiches, picnics, brunches, party platters, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup almonds or cashews
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • 1/4 cup raisins optional
  • 1 apple, diced optional
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds optional
  • 2 tablespoons mango chutney optional

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl whisk together yogurt or mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Add chicken, celery, onion, grapes, and nuts.
  3. Add raisins, apple, cranberries, sunflower seeds, or chutney if using.
  4. Fold ingredients together until evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve cold in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, croissants, or bowls.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works great for fast prep.
  • Greek yogurt makes a lighter version.
  • Chill before serving for best flavor.
  • Add nuts just before serving for extra crunch.
  • Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • Use apples instead of grapes if preferred.
  • Adjust curry powder to taste.
  • Excellent for meal prep lunches.
  • Use mayo for dairy-free version.
  • Balance sweet add-ins carefully.
  • Mango chutney adds extra depth.

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