Curry Chicken Salad Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Garam masala offers a similar flavor profile with fewer spices.

almonds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free crunch.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onions add a milder flavor.

Boil a chicken breast until cooked.

Chop the boiled chicken into small, even pieces.

Place the chopped chicken in a bowl.

Add chopped celery to the bowl.

Add walnuts and pecans to the bowl.

Add 2-3 handfuls of golden raisins to the bowl, adjusting based on preference.

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by adding a few full spoons of mayonnaise.

Add plenty of curry powder to the mayonnaise.

Add black pepper and a little salt to the dressing.

Add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the dressing for acidity.

Add honey (or sugar) to the dressing for sweetness.

Mix the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Mix all the salad ingredients together carefully until well coated with the dressing.

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more curry if desired.

Refrigerate the salad for a few hours or overnight for best flavor.

Serve the salad in a nice bowl for presentation.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

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