Name: Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% are best); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt (or to taste); Black pepper to taste; 2 1/2 cups cooked and cooled chicken, cut into cubes; 1 cup diced apple; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Description

A flavorful and easy-to-make Curry Chicken Salad combining tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy pistachios, and sweet raisins tossed in a creamy curry-spiced Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this recipe offers a delightful mix of textures and subtle sweet-spicy flavors.

Ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% are best)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt (or to taste)
Black pepper to taste

Salad

2 1/2 cups cooked and cooled chicken, cut into cubes
1 cup diced apple
2 stalks celery, finely diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, curry powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate the dressing to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the salad ingredients.
Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing or serving bowl, add the cubed cooked chicken, diced apple, finely diced celery, thinly sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, pistachios, and raisins. Mix gently to combine all the salad components evenly.
Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared curry dressing over the chicken salad mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir gently to evenly coat all the ingredients with the dressing. Serve immediately chilled or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to enhance the flavors.

Notes

Use cooked chicken from leftover roast chicken or poached chicken breasts for convenience.
Adjust curry powder quantity according to your spice preference.
For a creamier texture, you can substitute mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt.
Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers for a versatile meal option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken)
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American