Regardless of the exact method of preparation and ingredients in the original version, this quick and easy coronation-inspired curried chicken salad is the perfect recipe for a simple yet flavorful lunch.
Curry Chicken Salad Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make curried chicken salad:
- Chicken: Cooked and shredded or cubed chicken. You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or bake some chicken breasts for this salad.
- Curry Powder: To create the signature curry dressing, use any blend of curry powder that you like, mild or spicy is fine.
- Mayonnaise: To make the creamy dressing, you can use homemade or store-bought mayo.
- Yogurt: To add a bit of tang to the dressing, Greek yogurt works best, just be sure to use plain.
- Lime Juice: A bit of acid to balance the dressing, you can use lemon juice if needed.
- Celery: To add a bit of crunch.
- Green Onion: For a bit of flavor and more crunch.
- Raisins: To add a bit of sweetness. This recipe calls for raisins or sultanas, but you can use grapes if you prefer.
- Cilantro: For flavor and color.
- Salt and Pepper: To season the salad.
- Nuts: While optional, you can add some chopped almonds or cashews.
Dietary Adaptions
To Make it Gluten-Free: No adaptations are needed, this recipe is gluten-free.
To Make it Dairy-Free: Swap the yogurt for more mayonnaise.
