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Easy Curry Chicken Salad with Cashews and Apples

Updated: July 19, 2022 | Published on: October 26, 2021 - Molly ThompsonLeave a Comment

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Forget the complicated chicken curries; this curry chicken salad will take you 20 minutes max for preparation.

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Chicken salad reminds me of my childhood. We used to eat it all the time for lunches and we love to make it for showers and parties with my family.

I wanted to make a twist on the classic with some of my favorite flavors and came up with this curry chicken salad that includes anti-inflammatory powerhouse, turmeric! I've also had my eye on this tuna salad (made with sweet pickle relish!). I just love a good twist on healthy chicken and tuna salads.

Ingredient  notes

  • Chicken breast: you can use a rotisserie chicken to save time or follow the directions to poach chicken breast and dice it.
  • Mayonnaise: we love to use a paleo mayo (like Primal Kitchen) to keep the oils clean.
  • Raisins: this ingredient goes so well with curry and adds sweetness and texture.
  • Apples: they also add sweetness and a nice crunch!
  • Cashews: a staple ingredient in curries that adds extra nutrients and crunch.
  • Green onion and cilantro: they add some aromatics and freshness.
  • Lime juice: this helps balance the dish with some acid.
  • Salt and pepper

How to make curry chicken salad

  1. Prep the chicken: if you're using cooked chicken, like a rotisserie chicken, simply dice it into cubes before starting the recipe. You can also poach the chicken quickly then dice it. Another option is to use two forks to make shredded chicken.
  2. Mix: add the diced chicken and the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl and stir well until it's completely combined. 

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Storage instructions

Place any leftover curry chicken salad in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. It makes a great meal prep recipe because you can serve it cold with lunches!

How to serve this salad

  • With a side of crackers (we love Simple Mills!)
  • Chicken salad sandwich
  • In a pita
  • On a bed of lettuce like romaine or butter lettuce
curry chicken salad topped with cilantro in a white bowl with a serving spoon

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Curry Chicken Salad

Curry Chicken Salad is made with homemade mayo! It's a paleo lunch that's perfect to make ahead of time.
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American, Indian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 295kcal
Author: Molly Thompson
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup paleo mayo
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Juice from ½ a lime
  • 1 pound cooked and boneless skinless chicken breasts (or rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 tablepsoons fresh chopped green onion
  • 1 green apple cored and diced small
  • ⅓ cup chopped cashews
  • 2 ribs celery finely diced
  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • To top: scallions, chopped cashews, cilantro
  • To serve: gluten free bread, whole wheat bread or lettuce wraps

Instructions

  • Add the paleo mayo, curry powder and lime juice to a large bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Add the diced chicken, scallions, diced green apple, chopped cashews, celery and raisins and mix well until they're completely coated in the mayo mixture.
  • Serve in lettuce wraps or on your favorite bread and top with cilantro and more cashews or scallions.

Notes

To poach chicken breasts instead of rotisserie chicken: Add 2-3 chicken breasts to the pot you're going to use then add cold water until they're completely covered. Season it with salt then turn the stove to medium-high heat to bring to a light boil Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Drain, cool and shred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.9g | Protein: 17.6g | Fat: 22.7g | Cholesterol: 66.7mg | Sodium: 339mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 2.4g
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