Description
Chicken Curry Salad is a delicious and vibrant dish combining tender chicken with aromatic curry spices, fresh herbs, and smoky richness from smoked turkey bacon. Perfect for any meal, this salad offers a creamy, plant-based texture with versatile serving options, from wraps to greens, making it an easy and refreshing choice that brightens your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plant-based Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Smoked Turkey Bacon: Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp, then crumble it finely to mix into the salad later to provide smoky crunch.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine the plant-based Greek yogurt, plant-based mayonnaise, curry powder (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Gently stir in the natural gelling agent to give the dressing body and creaminess.
- Chop Fresh Ingredients: Finely chop the celery and green onions for texture and mild aromatic flavor. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and parsley to add freshness and vibrant color.
- Combine and Toss: In a large bowl, add the diced chicken, crumbled smoked turkey bacon, chopped celery, green onions, and fresh herbs. Pour the curry dressing over and gently toss everything together until well coated with the creamy curry blend.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the Chicken Curry Salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the taste and freshness of every bite.
Notes
- Use warm chicken with the dressing to help absorb the curry flavors deeply.
- Adjust the amounts of plant-based mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to achieve your preferred creaminess and tang.
- Fresh herbs are essential for brightness and vibrancy; do not skip them.
- Add smoked turkey bacon just before serving to maintain its crisp texture.
- The salad tastes better after resting, so prepare it a few hours ahead if possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken curry salad, smoked turkey bacon salad, plant-based curry salad, healthy chicken salad, easy chicken curry recipe
