Best 7 Cool Curried Chicken Salad Recipes

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**Cool Curried Chicken Salad: A Flavorful and Refreshing Summer Dish**

As the temperatures rise and summer approaches, light and refreshing dishes become more appealing. The Cool Curried Chicken Salad is the perfect meal for a hot summer day. This flavorful and healthy salad combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy curry dressing, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. This recipe also offers variations, including a vegan version, a spicy version, and a version with a yogurt-based dressing, making it a versatile dish that can be tailored to different dietary preferences and tastes. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a dish to bring to a potluck, the Cool Curried Chicken Salad is sure to be a hit.

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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

COOL CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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"Curry and mustard complement the sweet fruit and crunchy nuts in this guilt-free salad. I like on a bed of greens or whole wheat toast, or scooped up with apple slices. Instead of chicken breast, try store-bought rotisserie chicken." -Joanna Perdomo, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium apple, finely chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, preserves, curry, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 3- to 4-pound roast chicken, home roasted or store-bought, recipe follows
3/4 cup golden raisins, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup slivered almonds, plus more for garnish
4 scallions, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 3- to 4-pound chicken
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the roast chicken into small pieces and discard the skin and bones. Put the chicken, raisins, almonds, scallions and celery in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, cream, curry powder, cilantro, sugar and some salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Allow to chill for several hours (or even overnight).
  • Before serving, garnish with more raisins and slivered almonds. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely before using for chicken salad.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup chicken salad and 1 1/4 cups greens

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, no more than 3/4-inch thick
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup halved red grapes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces mixed greens (about 5 cups lightly packed))
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chicken to broth and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Turn the heat off and let chicken stand in the cooking liquid, covered, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the broth and cool completely in the refrigerator. Cut into 1/4-inch dice. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and beginning to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and curry powder. Fold in the chicken, grapes and cilantro and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the greens with the oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the greens on 4 individual plates, top with a scoop of the chicken salad and sprinkle with the almonds.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium
  • Good source of: Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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This quick and easy curried chicken salad is simply the best! It's creamy, crunchy, fresh, and so delicious. It's made with rotisserie chicken breasts, so it's a very convenient recipe. It comes together in 20 minutes or less.

Provided by Tania

Categories     Lunch     Main Course     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium/large cooked chicken breasts, shredded
3 stalks celery, small-diced
½ cup roasted cashews, plus more to taste
½ cup golden raisins, plus more to taste
½ cup roasted and salted pistachios (shells removed)
3 scallions, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped Italian parsley
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
1 to 2 tablespoons honey (plus more to taste)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh lemon juice to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the honey curry dressing: In a bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, garlic powder. Then, mix in the freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust if needed - for more sweetness, add more honey. For more acidity, squeeze a little bit more lemon juice.
  • In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, celery, cashews, raisins, pistachios, scallions, and Italian parsley along with the prepared honey curry dressing. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve and enjoy! I love serving it over a bed of mixed greens. You can also make sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 19 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CONTEST-WINNING CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a cool lunch for a hot day. The flavor offers a nice twist on a traditional chicken salad, and I couldn't even tell that it was made with yogurt instead of mayonnaise! -Joslyn Stock, Hampton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup diced nectarine
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Cool; shred chicken with two forks. , In a small bowl, combine the chicken, nectarine, onions and raisins. Combine the yogurt, honey, curry powder and salt. Stir into chicken mixture. Divide lettuce between two salad plates. Top with chicken mixture. Just before serving, sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Choose a flavorful curry powder that you enjoy.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before adding it to the salad.
  • Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or with crackers or bread.

Conclusion:

This cool curried chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The curry powder gives the salad a unique and flavorful taste that is sure to please everyone.

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