Description
This Curried Chicken Salad with Cranberries is a flavorful and colorful dish combining tender shredded chicken, tangy dried cranberries, crunchy roasted walnuts, and crisp celery, all tossed in a creamy curry-spiced dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or picnic, it can be served in croissants, on Bibb lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad
- 3 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken (about 1 ¼ pounds)
- ½ cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
- ¾ cup coarsely chopped roasted walnuts
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- 4 green onions (green parts only, finely chopped)
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup (5.3-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Serving Suggestions
- Bread (croissants), or Bibb lettuce leaves for wraps
Instructions
- Combine Chicken and Mix-ins: Add the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, roasted walnuts, diced celery, and chopped green onions to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss them to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, full-fat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, curry powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a creamy dressing.
- Mix Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken and mix-in mixture. Stir carefully until all the ingredients are fully coated with the curry-spiced dressing and combined well.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the curried chicken salad immediately in croissants, on Bibb lettuce wraps, or any preferred bread. Alternatively, refrigerate it for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld and serve chilled for a refreshing taste.
Notes
- You can substitute roasted walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat Greek yogurt and reduced-fat mayonnaise.
- The salad keeps well for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For added sweetness and texture, consider adding chopped apples or pineapple chunks.
- Adjust curry powder quantity based on your spice preference.
