Curried Chicken Salad

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD:

We can all agree raisins don’t belong in potato salad but this is me trying to convince you why they do belong in chicken salads. Specifically this curried chicken salad, a burst of flavor, the perfect combination of textures, and a touch of sweetness, it’s the perfect balanced bite and takes 10 minutes to make.

My boyfriend made this for me for lunch one day inspired by a recipe his mom used to make and when I tell you one bite transported me to my childhood, eating a curried chicken salad crepe from Crepes y Waffles in Madrid (IYKYK). The flavors are so freaking good and it’s the perfect lunch to have in a tortilla, lettuce cups, or as a sandwich. You gotta try this one!

Ingredients:

For the Curried Chicken Salad:

• 2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken

• ½ medium apple, diced

• 2 tbsps red onion, finely diced

• 1 celery rib, finely diced

• ½ cup raisins

• ¼ cup sliced almonds

• ¼ cup plain greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp mayonnaise 

• 2 tsps curry powder

• Juice from ¼ lemon

• Chopped green onion or chives for garnish

• Salt and pepper to taste

Serving Suggestions:

• Lettuce cups

• Tortilla wraps

• Sandwich

Directions:

For the Curried Chicken Salad:

• Mix together the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, salt and pepper until combined. Add in the lemon juice and stir.

• Add in the chicken, diced apple, diced red onion, diced celery, raisins, and almonds and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust any seasonings.

• Serve in lettuce cups, in a tortilla wrap, or on bread for a sandwich and enjoy!