If you’re tired of the same old, same old salad, then you need this recipe in your life. A curry-infused dressing takes this chicken salad to the next level. It’s creamy with the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, tying all the fresh ingredients together and giving the salad a gorgeous golden hue. 🧡 Plus, you only need about a dozen ingredients, and this chicken salad comes together super quickly. It’s my lunchtime salvation most weeks. Fast, easy, and delicious with a tropical twist – this is my favorite kind of recipe!
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Curry Chicken Salad
Make the Salad
Cook the Chicken – First, if you’re cooking chicken from scratch, coat a pan with cooking spray. Add the chicken to the pan, cooking for about 8 minutes on each side or until done.Cut it Up – Next, place the chicken on a cutting board, then cut it into desired shapes. (I usually cube it.)Make the Dressing – In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, curry powder, and lemon juice until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. (Photo 1)Chill – Let it chill until ready to use.
Assemble the Salad
Combine Salad Ingredients – In a large bowl, mix the chicken, celery, grapes, mangoes, raisins, and green onions. (Photo 2)Add Dressing – Next, add the mayonnaise mixture to the large bowl with the other ingredients. Mix with a large spoon until all the salad ingredients are covered with a dressing. Then add the macadamia nuts on top to keep them crunchy. (Photo 3)Chill – Finally, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Curry chicken salad was born to be made ahead of time! You can easily make this recipe a day or two in advance and simply store it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. Easy peasy!
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve this curry chicken salad chilled. It tastes incredible on butter lettuce leaves or as a sandwich on your favorite kind of bread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay good for 3-5 days. I don’t recommend freezing it because the texture will be ruined.
What Goes with Curry Chicken Salad
Make it a curry chicken salad sandwich by serving it on homemade white bread or Indian fry bread with a side of plantain chips. And don’t forget to pour yourself a glass of sorrel or mango juice while you’re at it. A refreshing salad deserves a refreshing drink. 😅
More Fantastic Chicken Salad Recipes to Try
Chicken Salad SandwichSouthern Chicken SaladSouthwest Chicken SaladCaribbean Grilled Chicken SaladThai Chopped Chicken Salad
Conclusion
I have loads of chicken salad recipes I love, but curry chicken salad is easily one of my favorites. Which chicken salad recipe is your favorite? Let me know in the comments! ❤️
Watch How to Make It
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