Curried Chicken Salad

Prep: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Creamy and flavorful, this curried chicken salad combines tender diced chicken with crunchy celery, water chestnuts, and slivered almonds, all coated in a mildly spicy curry mayonnaise. Perfect for a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, it offers a delightful mix of textures and aromatic spices.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. cooked diced chicken
  • 1 1/2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 can water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. Miracle Whip
  • 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. slivered almonds
  • 1 small onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

408 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.1g 34% DV
Total Fat 21.6g 28% DV
Carbs 49.4g 18% DV
Fiber 24.2g 86% DV
Sugar 6.6g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10337mg 100% DV
Potassium 1014mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 15mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 14mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 337.8mg 26% DV
Iron 8.8mg 49% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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