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Take the classic chicken salad up a notch with the warmth and spice of curry powder. The bold flavor adds an extra, complimentary element to the sweet bites of apple and rich, nutty cashews.

Prep: 15 minsTotal: 15 mins
Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise*
  • 12 teaspoons curry powder (or to preferred taste)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (½ medium lime)
  • Fine salt
  • 2 cups cooled cooked chicken, diced
  • ½ medium apple with peel, diced
  • 1 celery rib, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup roasted and salted cashews, roughly chopped
  • 24 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, curry powder, lime juice, and salt. Taste and adjust curry powder and salt to your liking. 
  2. Add the cooked chicken, diced apple, celery, and onions to the mayo mixture and stir until well combined.
  3. Fold in the raisins, cashews, and cilantro.
  4. Serve in a lettuce wrap, on a bed of greens, in a tortilla, or between slices of your favorite bread.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

*I love this avocado oil mayonnaise. If you need an egg-free mayo, use a vegan or plant-based mayonnaise. For a lower-fat option, substitute ½ of the mayo with plain Greek yogurt

Use spicy or Madras-style curry powder if you prefer a little more heat.

If red onions are not your preference, try using a combination of the white and green parts of 1-2 green onions

Can use golden raisins, currants, dried cranberries, or sliced red grapes in place of the raisins.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: Heaping ¾ cup (without additional accompaniments)
  • Calories: 378
  • Fat: 27 g
  • (Sat Fat: 4 g)
  • Sodium: 222 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • (Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 7 g)
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Cholesterol: 76 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom