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yellow chicken salad with pink spoon in mixing bowl

Lightened Up Curry Chicken Salad (No Mayo!)

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  • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Meals
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crazy flavorful curried chicken salad with a vibrant tahini dressing comes together in no time and is guaranteed to become a staple! Studded with raisins, cashews, green onion and cilantro, this lightened up lunch is a total crowd pleaser. Serve with crackers, in a toasty pita, or with a spoon. Dairy free!


Ingredients

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For the chicken salad:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted cashews, chopped
  • 3 tbsp raisins

For the tahini dressing:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced (1 1/2 tbsp)
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 3/4 tsp fine sea salt, plus lots of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, onions, cilantro, celery, cashews and raisins in a medium mixing bowl.  
  2. Place dressing ingredients in the order listed in a blender or Nutribullet (if you're salt sensitive, you can start with 1/2 tsp and season to taste). Blend until smooth. 
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve!