Curry Chicken Salad with Apples
This curry chicken salad with apples is a fresh, flavorful twist on classic chicken salad. Crunchy apples, sweet raisins, and creamy curry dressing create the perfect sweet-savory balance. It’s easy to prep, high in protein, and ideal for make-ahead lunches, sandwiches, or lettuce wraps.
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Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Juice from 1/2 a lime
- 1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts like rotisserie chicken (Note 1)
- 2 tablepsoons green onion chopped
- 1 green apple cored and diced small
- 1/3 cup cashews chopped
- 2 ribs celery finely diced
- 1/3 cup raisins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Scallions, chopped cashews, cilantro, bread, pita, wraps, or lettuce cups for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep the chicken: dice or shred the chicken. See Note 1 for poaching chicken breasts if you don't have cooked chicken.1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Creamy curry sauce: Add the mayo, curry powder, turmeric, and lime juice to a large bowl and stir well to combine.3/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, Juice from 1/2 a lime, 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Mix together: Add the remaining ingredients and mix well until everything is coated in the curry mayo. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.2 tablepsoons green onion, 1 green apple, 1/3 cup cashews, 2 ribs celery, 1/3 cup raisins, Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve: Top it with fresh herbs then serve in lettuce wraps, on a bed of greens, or on your favorite bread with more cilantro, green onions, or cashews.
Notes
Note 1. Poach chicken breasts instead of rotisserie chicken: To poach chicken breasts, add them to a pot then cover with cold water. Season 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 or cube.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1heaping cup (165g)g) | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 11mg
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