Best 8 Cold Chicken Curry Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing cold chicken curry salad, a harmonious blend of flavors that will delight your palate. Perfectly chilled and refreshing, this salad is a symphony of textures and tastes. Succulent chicken, tender and juicy, is accented by a vibrant and aromatic curry dressing, creating a marriage of spices that dances on your tongue. Crisp vegetables, such as bell peppers, celery, and red onions, add a refreshing crunch, while dried cranberries and toasted almonds introduce a touch of sweetness and a nutty crunch. Served atop a bed of fresh greens, this salad becomes a delightful main course or a vibrant side dish, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our easy-to-follow recipe, which includes variations for a vegan and gluten-free version, ensuring everyone can savor this delectable dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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This Curry Chicken Salad is absolutely one of the best, easiest, and on the go meals! It is loaded with tender chicken, creamy curry dressing, crisp celery, and sweet golden apples. You can make this chicken salad quickly and eat it right away or use it for meal prep and keep it in the fridge for quick and easy meals throughout the week. Serve this Curried Chicken salad for lunch, dinner, or at brunch or potluck.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed or shredded)
1 cup celery (chopped)
3 green onions
1 golden delicious apple (diced)
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup almond slivers
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise with the curry powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green onions, apple, raisins, and almonds. Pour the dressing over top and stir until evenly coated.
  • Serve chilled with crackers, on greens, or your favorite way. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 /4 cup, Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 459 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g

CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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A cold chicken salad spread ideal for a sandwich. Serve on bread with lettuce, and enjoy!

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, and curry powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

FRUITY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist - great on a croissant or in a honey pita. Note: This salad is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor. If desired, use nonfat mayonnaise.

Provided by Karen L. Baker

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
4 green onions, chopped
1 Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and diced
⅓ cup golden raisins
⅓ cup seedless green grapes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon curry powder
¾ cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder and mayonnaise. Mix all together. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Good for lunch or dinner, this warm-weather pasta salad is a complete meal when served over a bed of lettuce with a side of fresh sliced garden tomatoes and warm garlic breadsticks. I usually add more curry powder than the recipe calls for.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package pasta shells
1 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder, or more to taste
½ (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
4 radishes, sliced
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Rinse chicken in cold water to cool, cut into small chunks, and refrigerate to cool completely.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Stir mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder together in a large bowl. Add cold chicken, cold pasta, peas, radish slices, and green onion slices; stir to combine.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 364.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

COLD CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES



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Make and share this Cold Curried Chicken Salad With Cranberries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup apple, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cranberry-orange relish (bottled on shelf or fresh in deli section)
2 cups mixed baby greens

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the greens.
  • Toss well, cover, and chill for 15 minutes (or make the day before).
  • Divide chicken salad in half and place each serving on top of mixed greens.

COLD CHICKEN CURRY SALAD



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Make and share this Cold Chicken Curry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 cups cooked diced chicken breasts
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together first 5 ingredients and chill well in refrigerator.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix and refrigerate again until well chilled.
  • Serve with condiments: Chopped peanuts, chopped hard boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, chutney and shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 417.1, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.6

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

COLD CHICKEN WITH CURRY MAYONNAISE



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A make-ahead dish, which can be served to guests. The curry isn't overwhelming - it's in the sauce and adds flavour. A good dish for a hot day. Thanks to Annette Human's Microwave Winners. I prefer to roast the chicken conventionally. The cooking time does not include the chilling time.

Provided by Sherrie-pie

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 chicken thighs
salt and pepper
3 large onions
25 ml curry powder
50 ml smooth apricot jam
25 ml vinegar
12 1/2 ml cornflour
250 ml mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place in a deep dish and microwave for 22-25 minutes on 100% power, or until cooked. Turn over from time to time. Remove the chicken from the dish and allow to cool. Skim the fat from the liquid in the dish.
  • Peel and slice the onions in rings. Place them in the cooking liquid and microwave, uncovered for 5 minutes on 100% power.
  • Combine the apricot jam, curry powder, vinegar and cornflour. Stir into the onion mixture. Microwave the mixture, uncovered, for about 4 minutes on 100% power, or until thick; stir halfway through this time. Allow to cool. Stir the mayonnaise into the cold onion mixture. Arrange the cold chicken thighs on a serving platter and spoon the curried mayonnaise over them. Chill well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 243.7, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 17.2

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality chicken. Organic, free-range chicken is a great option.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not dry. Overcooked chicken will be tough and chewy.
  • Let the chicken cool completely before shredding it. This will help to prevent the chicken from falling apart.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different curry powders. There are many different types of curry powder available, so you can find one that suits your taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later. The salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cold chicken curry salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying salad that the whole family will enjoy.

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