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Curry Cashew Grape Chicken Salad

25-Minute Curry Cashew Grape Chicken Salad That Steals Hearts

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A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken salad with curry, cashews, and grapes. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup raw unsalted cashews or almonds
  • 2 cups (½-inch-diced) cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 small breasts)
  • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups seedless red grapes, halved
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (plus additional to taste or for garnish)
  • 3 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder (plus additional to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For serving: pita bread, whole grain bread, bibb lettuce, or crackers

Instructions

  1. Toast the nuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the nuts in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp and fragrant. Transfer to a cutting board, let cool, and roughly chop.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, celery, grapes, green onions, and toasted nuts.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat.
  5. Serve cold or at room temperature in pita bread, on toast, wrapped in lettuce, or with crackers.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing is not recommended as the texture may change.
  • Use mild or medium curry powder for balanced flavor.
  • Make ahead for meal prep—just mix the dressing in before serving.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No-Cook (except toasting nuts)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg