Curry Chicken Salad

4.91 from 20 votes

A delicious twist on a classic! Everything you love about a chicken salad with grapes, but also packed full of curry and turmeric flavor, perfect for a sandwich, a lettuce wrap, or just on its own!

Course chicken, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 407kcal

Author Tracy

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts or 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup red grapes
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup celery diced, approximately 1 large stalk
1/4 cup green onions diced
1/4 cup granny smith apple diced

Dressing

1/3 cup mayonnaise approximately 2.5 oz
2 tablespoons sour cream approximately 1 oz
1 1/2 teaspoons curry
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Poach chicken by adding chicken breasts to a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 - 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked to at least 165° F.
Meanwhile, add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix well and set aside. Chop celery, green onions, and green apples and add to a medium-sized bowl with grapes.
Heat a small pan over medium heat and toast almonds for 1-2 minutes, turning often to ensure they do not burn and add to the bowl with celery, onions, grapes, and apples.
When the chicken is done, cube and add to a bowl. Add dressing and mix well.
Serve in sandwiches with crackers, or in lettuce wraps.

Video

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Notes

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Make in Advance

This salad is great to prep ahead for a fast and easy lunch or dish to bring to a get-together.

Substitutions

Chicken: You can use a cooked canned chicken to save time or a rotisserie chicken.

Apple: Pink Lady's or Braeburns are another great tart apple.

Grapes: Green can be used too, although red grapes tend to be a bit sweeter.

Almonds: We prefer this with almonds, but chopped unsalted toasted cashew or walnuts are a great option too.

Mayonnaise / Sour Cream: Greek Yogurt can also be used in place of sour cream, and you can use all mayo instead.

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