Curried Chicken Salad

Savor the delightful mix of tender chicken, creamy mayonnaise, aromatic curry powder, sweet raisins, and crunchy cashews in my Curried Chicken Salad. Perfect for a quick, versatile meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 527kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise (110g)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon salt (4g), plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded (405g)
½ cup diced celery (62g)
½ cup raisins 92g
¼ cup chopped scallions 15g
½ cup roasted cashews chopped (72g)

Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, celery, raisins, and scallions. Stir together until well coated. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Stir in cashews and additional salt to taste just before serving.

Notes

Customize Your Add-Ins. While scallions, raisins, and cashews are my favorites, feel free to experiment with other ingredients. Diced apples for crunch, mango for sweetness, or even a handful of sliced grapes are all welcome. You can also switch up the nuts and use toasted walnuts, pecans, almonds, or peanuts. Mix it up to suit your personal preference for the best chicken salad you'll enjoy!
Let It Marinate. If time allows, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for an hour or two before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld together, deepening the curry's presence and giving the raisins time to plump up a bit.
Add more salt to taste. This will depend on how salty your chicken is and whether you use salted or unsalted cashews. I like to season, then taste again after the salad has rested before adding more salt.
Need to go nut-free? As much as I love the crunchy cashews in this salad, you’re welcome to omit them. Feel free to swap in the toasted seeds of your choice like pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds).
Choose your favorite curry powder. There are many different varieties to choose from. Most people know yellow curry powder, or madras curry, which is what I typically enjoy in this salad. But if there is a different blend you love, try it!

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