How to Make Curry Chicken Salad: A Delicious and Fresh Take on a Classic Dish

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.

Chop the leftover smoked chicken breast, celery, and green onions.

In a bowl, add mayonnaise and curry powder, along with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a sprinkle of multi-purpose seasoning, then mix well.

Season the dressing with salt and pepper, then mix again.

Add the chopped chicken, celery, and green onions to the bowl with the dressing.

Realize the bowl is too small, transfer the mixture to a bigger bowl, and stir thoroughly.

Add golden raisins and roasted salted cashews to the mixture.

Pro tip: If you're going to wait a while to eat, add the cashews right before serving to keep them crunchy.

Cover the salad and refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld together.

After a few hours, garnish the salad before serving.

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