Dinner

Curry Chicken Salad Recipe

ByMariam Harutyunyan December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Introduction

This Curry Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of tender chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy cashews, and a flavorful curry dressing. It’s a refreshing twist on classic chicken salad, perfect for a light lunch or picnic.

Three lettuce leaves form the base layer, bright green with a fresh, slightly crinkled texture, each leaf shaped like a boat to hold the filling. On top, a thick layer of creamy chicken salad fills the lettuce leaves, consisting of tender yellowish chicken strips mixed with a smooth, golden-yellow sauce. Scattered throughout the chicken salad are light green celery slices and small pieces of red grapes, adding contrasting colors and textures. Thin slices of green onion are sprinkled on top, adding a fresh and sharp touch. All of this is presented on a clean white plate resting on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 cups shredded chicken (or diced chicken breast)
1 cup grapes (halved; or ½ cup raisins)

1 cup celery (diced)
½ cup red onion (finely diced)

½ cup cashews (coarsely chopped)
¼ cup green onions (sliced thinly)

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1 tbsp curry powder

2 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, cashews, and green onions. Stir gently to mix evenly.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently stir until everything is well coated and combined.

Step 4: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop more deeply before enjoying.

Tips & Variations

For a creamier salad, add a little extra Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to taste.
Substitute cashews with toasted almonds or walnuts for a different crunch.

Try adding diced apples or mango for an extra burst of sweetness and texture.
If you prefer less heat, reduce the curry powder slightly or use a mild curry blend.

Storage

Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir gently before serving. It can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, but avoid leaving it out for extended periods to maintain freshness.

How to Serve

A large white bowl filled with a creamy chicken salad made of shredded yellowish chicken coated in a thick, bright orange sauce, mixed with light green celery slices and halved small red grapes showing purplish interiors; the salad is sprinkled with finely chopped green onions on top, adding small vivid green pieces throughout. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface with small bowls nearby containing extra ingredients like green leafy vegetables, more grapes, diced red onions, and lime wedges partly visible at the edge. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken for this salad?

Yes, rotisserie chicken works perfectly and can save time. Just shred or dice it before mixing.

Is it possible to make this salad dairy-free?

Absolutely. Substitute the Greek yogurt with extra mayonnaise or a dairy-free yogurt alternative to keep it creamy without dairy.