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    Healthy Curried Chicken Salad Recipe With Yogurt

    Modified: Feb 22, 2025 · Published: May 26, 2018 by Sarah Jenkins. This post may contain affiliate links. See the Privacy Policy at the bottom of this page.

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    This is THE BEST Curry Chicken Salad Recipe! So easy and healthy due to the anti-oxidant-rich curry powder. It also has tons of crunch from good-for-you ingredients like celery, apples, and grapes. Plus, it calls for a yogurt base vs. mayo making it super healthy!

    curry chicken salad with grapes in bowl

    Have you tried curry chicken salad? We used to buy a curry chicken salad from Trader Joe's and Whole Foods but finally learned how to make our own version at home and it's been a game changer!

    This curry chicken salad is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the creaminess of yogurt with the bold flavors of curry powder, chicken, and crunchy vegetables. It's a great alternative to traditional salads. The addition of curry powder gives the chicken salad a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that feels exotic and unexpected.

    The salad can be served on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or as a dip with crackers or vegetables. Curry chicken salad is a perfect dish for a summer picnic or as a light lunch option. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

    We love this easy curry chicken salad with yogurt so much - it's on repeat at our house throughout the summer months!

    grapes and apples on cutting board.

    What Makes This Curried Chicken Salad With Yogurt So Great

    I absolutely love this new take on chicken salad. Here's why:

    • Super easy to make. This chicken salad is pretty easy to pull together quickly, especially if you have your chicken cooked in advance (sometimes I even use a rotisserie chicken to make it extra fast). 
    • Great potluck dish. The curry flavor is mild enough even for little ones to approve. And this chicken salad can be used in so many ways - on top of greens, in a sandwich, or even as a dip. It's also super portable so great for picnics and potlucks.
    • So much CRUNCH! The grapes, the celery, apple, the red onion. This curry chicken salad is satisfying with every single bite.
    • A new take on an old classic. This chicken curry salad with grapes is a welcome variation from the normal chicken salad most people are used to. The curry isn't spicy, but has a sweet and savory flavor, giving this salad a deep earthy taste.
    • Pretty healthy. Many chicken salads use mayo, but this one uses greek yogurt, cutting down on the fat and amping up the protein, calcium and vitamins. Not only that, but the curry powder adds a ton of health benefits (improved blood flow and digestion, to name just a couple). Plus, did I mention it has tons of fresh fruit, veg, and lean chicken?
    curry chicken salad with grapes in bowl.

    How To Make Curried Chicken Salad

    Making this salad is a snap and involves just a few steps.

    1. Shred the chicken. Shred your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. You could also do cubes if you prefer, but I find with all the other elements going on here, shredded chicken works well. Place the shredded in a large bowl.
    2. Prepare your fruit and veg. Halve the grapes, dice the apple and red onion, and chop the celery, then add them to the bowl with your chicken.
    3. Prepare the curry yogurt dressing. Make your dressing by combining your greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper, and curry powder in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. (Note - if your dressing is a little too thick for your liking, add a small amount of water or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired thickness.)
    4. Add the curry dressing to the chicken mixture, throw in some parsley, and you're done!

    How To Serve This Curry Chicken Salad

    Curried chicken salad can be served in so many ways!

    • On sandwiches. We love this served between thick pieces of hearty bread.
    • On a salad. A salad on a salad? I know! But this is truly so good on top of a bed of greens.
    • With pita bread. You can stuff the curry chicken salad into the pita bread, but you can also cut the pita bread into triangles and serve it on the side.
    • Wrapped in a tortilla or flatbread. An easy lower-carb option. (It goes great with this 20-minute yogurt flatbread!)
    • As a dip. You'll need a sturdy chip, but this curry chicken salad is great as a dip with pita chips.

    curried chicken salad sandwich on plate.

    If you do try this Curry Chicken Salad Recipe, please let me know how you liked it in the comments below, or tag me with a pic on Instagram @frontrangefed!

    More Delicious Chicken Recipes

    • Spicy Fried Chicken Drumsticks
    • Crockpot Chicken Mole Tacos
    • Grilled Mediterranean Chicken
    • Weeknight Rotisserie Chicken Banh Mi Sandwiches
    • Healthy Chicken, Pomegranate And Arugula Crunch Salad

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    curry chicken salad with grapes in bowl.

    Curry Chicken Salad

    Author: Sarah Jenkins
    This is THE BEST curried chicken salad recipe! So easy, and perfect to take to your next picnic or potluck. It calls for a yogurt base vs. mayo, and is loaded with yummy grapes, apples and fresh veg so it’s super healthy!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Salad, sandwich
    Cuisine American, Indian
    Servings 8
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (you could also use rotisserie chicken here to make it easier)
    • 1 cup grapes, halved
    • 1 apple, cored and diced
    • 2 celery stalks, chopped
    • ¼ cup red onion, diced
    • 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped

    For The Dressing

    • 3 tablespoon curry powder
    • 1 ½ cup greek yogurt
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • water or milk, if needed to thin the dressing

    Instructions
     

    • Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
    • Add grapes, apple, celery, and red onion to the chicken and stir to combine.
    • Mix all ingredients for the sauce except the water/milk and stir well to combine. If your sauce is a bit thick, add a small amount of water or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired thickness.
    • Add the parsley and mix to combine.
    Keyword apples, celery, chicken salad, curried chicken salad, curry, grapes
    Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

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    1. Matt says

      June 07, 2023 at 1:43 am

      5 stars
      This may be my new favorite chicken salad. I love the curry flavor and also that it uses yogurt instead of mayo!

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    Sarah Jenkins

    Hi, I'm Sarah! I love creating dishes based on what's in season and using local ingredients as often as I can. I hope you'll find some new to you recipes here that will inspire you to make something delicious!

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