Mohamed Shili This easy chicken salad recipe is perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or snack. With tender roasted chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy almonds, each bite is flavorful and satisfying. The hint of curry adds a warm twist, making it a standout. You can serve it on whole wheat bread, over lettuce, or enjoy it solo!
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 juiced lemon
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 (3 lb) skin removed, meat picked roasted chicken
- 2 cups halved seedless red grapes
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted almonds
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste black pepper
- for sandwiches, optional whole wheat bread
- for sandwiches, optional lettuce
- sliced, for sandwiches, optional tomato
How To Make Chicken Salad?
- Combine the dressing: In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the main ingredients: Gently fold in the chicken, grapes, celery, onion, and almonds until everything is evenly mixed.
- Adjust the seasoning: Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve as desired: Serve on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato for sandwiches, or enjoy on its own.
- Chill and serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh ingredients: Always use freshly cooked or store-bought roasted chicken for the best flavor and texture in your salad.
- Chill before serving: Let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving; it helps the flavors meld together.
- Adjust the curry flavor: If you prefer a milder taste, start with 1 tsp of curry powder and adjust to your liking.
- Keep grapes firm: Use seedless red grapes that are firm and fresh to keep the salad from becoming watery.
- Choose the right almonds: Roasted and salted almonds add a delicious crunch and depth, so make sure they are fresh and not stale.
How To Store Leftovers?
First, let the leftover chicken salad cool until it reaches room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Total Fat: 28.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 201 mg
- Sodium: 1,037 mg
- Potassium: 324 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 2.4 g
- Protein: 19.1 g
Check out More Recipes:
Paula Deen Chicken Salad
Description
This easy chicken salad recipe is perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or snack. With tender roasted chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy almonds, each bite is flavorful and satisfying. The hint of curry adds a warm twist, making it a standout. You can serve it on whole wheat bread, over lettuce, or enjoy it solo!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the dressing: In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the main ingredients: Gently fold in the chicken, grapes, celery, onion, and almonds until everything is evenly mixed.
- Adjust the seasoning: Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve as desired: Serve on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato for sandwiches, or enjoy on its own.
- Chill and serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: Always use freshly cooked or store-bought roasted chicken for the best flavor and texture in your salad.
- Chill before serving: Let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving; it helps the flavors meld together.
- Adjust the curry flavor: If you prefer a milder taste, start with 1 tsp of curry powder and adjust to your liking.
- Keep grapes firm: Use seedless red grapes that are firm and fresh to keep the salad from becoming watery.
- Choose the right almonds: Roasted and salted almonds add a delicious crunch and depth, so make sure they are fresh and not stale.
