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Curry Chicken Salad

Curry Chicken Salad

The ultimate comfort food for any occasion, Curry Chicken Salad delivers a creamy and flavorful experience with every bite. This easy weeknight dinner combines tender chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy almonds, making it a dish you won't forget. Perfect for sandwiches or lettuce cups, why not make it tonight?
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Curry Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Celery Seed optional
  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken
  • 2 ribs Celery
  • 1 cup Red Seedless Grapes
  • 4 scallions Scallions
  • 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley minced
  • Bread or Lettuce Leaves For Serving

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon of celery seed, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to combine until smooth.
  2. Next, add in 4 cups of cooked chicken, 2 finely chopped celery ribs, 1 cup of halved grapes, 4 thinly sliced scallions, and 1/2 cup of slivered almonds. Toss to coat.
  3. Taste the salad and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Fold in 2 tablespoons of minced parsley for freshness.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve on slices of bread or in lettuce cups.

Notes

  • Celery Seed: It’s optional if you don’t have it.
  • Chicken: Leftover rotisserie chicken works great.
  • Grapes: Quarter them for better size consistency.
  • Slivered Almonds: Toast them in a skillet for added flavor.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.