Making this curried chicken salad couldn’t be any easier. We could get fancy here and make the dressing separately, then fold in this ingredient and combine with that ingredient. Who has time for that? Not me. I put all ingredients together in one bowl, mix it all together, cover and put in the fridge overnight to release the curry flavors.
Rotisserie chicken — either leftovers or store bought — tops the list of ingredients for making this delicious chicken salad. Canned chicken even works in a pinch.
After the flavors have a chance to release, I dollop a huge helping over the top of some crispy lettuce or between two slices of my favorite bread. Either way I serve it, this mouthwatering curried chicken salad is phenomenal.
So easy. And, oh, so delicious!
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Worry-Free Cooking |
- I use my favorite Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl to make this salad. It’s the perfect size and shape for mixing all the ingredients.
- Another great option is the Pyrex Mixing Bowl with Lid. Conveniently cover the mixing bowl after mixing all the ingredients for your curried chicken salad, and then pop the bowl into the fridge until ready to serve. Super easy, right!?
- You’ll need a sharp Cutting Knife and Cutting Board to chop up all the goodies in this curried chicken salad.
- A large Wooden Slotted Spoon works great for blending all the ingredients in this salad.
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Menu Planning |
- This salad makes the perfect lunch using leftovers from the prior night’s chicken dinner.
- To release the flavors in this salad, it’s always best to let the salad rest in the fridge overnight. That makes this an ideal make-ahead dish for lunches or gatherings.
- Make finger sandwiches using dinner rolls and serve as a party hors d’oeuvres or dinner appetizer.
- Chicken salad makes delicious sandwiches for lunch and even dinner. Choose your favorite bread and enjoy. My favorites with this salad include a croissant or bagel. Yum!
- Not in the mood for a sandwich? Pile a heaping spoonful of this salad on top of your favorite greens for a delicious, filling salad.
- Make a tasty lettuce wrap for a wonderful alternative to a bread sandwich. Romaine lettuce works great, though you can use virtually any kind of lettuce.
- Tortilla fans, take notice. This salad tastes great as a wrap.
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Helping Hand |
- Leftover (or store bought) rotisserie chicken is ideal for this salad, so go ahead and chop it up and use it in this recipe.
- Grilled chicken takes this salad to a new level. Careful on the spices used on the chicken to avoid a clash of flavors with the curry in this salad.
- You can easily make this Whole30 friendly by using a mayonnaise that doesn’t include the added sugars often found in other mayonnaise products.
- Use an apple instead of grapes for an added crunch and tartness in this salad. Simply toss in a medium apple, diced with the skin still on it. Tasty!
- Instead of using walnuts, try all kinds of different nuts. Sliced almonds, whole cashews, and pistachios complement the curry flavors quite well.
- Store any leftover salad in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days.
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Grocery & Gourmet |
- I recommend real mayonnaise like Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise for this chicken salad. The added sugars and spice in Miracle Whip don’t seem to blend well with the curry flavors in this recipe.
- For a true Asian chicken salad, try Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise. A real treat for the palate.
- Use a sugar-free mayonnaise like Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayonnaise for a Whole 30 and Paleo friendly meal.
