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Curry Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts

May 15, 2019 31 Comments

Curry Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Walnuts Served on a Salad Plate with a Pink Napkin

This Curry Chicken Salad  with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts is a favorite of mine. The dried fruit and toasted nuts really elevate the salad and it’s fantastic.

Curry Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Walnuts on a Cutting Board  

I first had this Curry Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts at a networking event at a local Chamber of Commerce event that I attended several years ago. It was so good that everyone wanted the recipe from the woman who had made it. She told us it was her favorite thing to prepare with leftover chicken and now it’s mine too.

Curry Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Walnuts on a Salad Plate

Though I’ve made it with leftover grilled chicken breast I think it best when I buy or make a rotisserie style chicken and use a combination of dark and white meat. One whole chicken is just about enough to double the recipe too if you’re making it for a crowd. I decided to make this just for me this past week and hide it at the back of the fridge so I wouldn’t finish it off in one day!

I’ll eat it on a crusty roll as a sandwich but also love it simply scooped onto some lettuce and served with crackers and grapes. Always grapes. I’m not sure why but for me grapes are a must with this salad; they are a great complement with the curry spice in the chicken.

Over the years I’ve modified the original a bit with the addition of some dried cranberries and toasted nuts; while I love the splash of color and texture they add, the combination of the two really elevate a simple chicken salad from really good to extraordinary.

We’ve enjoyed this using turkey as well; especially after Thanksgiving when we have such an abundance of turkey. I start to crave something a bit lighter for dinner that doesn’t taste like a rehash of our Thanksgiving meal. It really is great all year round!

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Curry Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Walnuts Served on a Salad Plate with a Pink Napkin

Curry Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Walnuts Served on a Salad Plate with a Pink Napkin
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Curry Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts

A delicious blend of chicken, dried fruit, and toasted nuts with a curry flavored mayonnaise and yogurt dressing. Our favorite!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 838 kcal
Author Creative Culinary

Ingredients

For the Curry Mayonnaise:

  • 1/2 c. good mayonnaise Not salad dressing
  • 1/2 c. Greek yogurt not absolute, but I just love Greek yogurt!
  • 2 T. mild tasting oil preferably walnut oil, but you can use plain salad oil
  • 1 T. curry I get my curry from a local spice shop; the difference in using a good curry really is evident!

For the Salad:

  • 2 cups cooked diced or shredded chicken
  • 1/2 c. – 3/4 c. dried cranberries raisins can be substituted
  • 1/2 c. – 3/4 c. toasted walnuts or pecans coarsely chopped
  • Minced onion to taste - 2-3 Tbsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing; mix mayo and yogurt in medium size bowl and set aside.
  2. In a small skillet heat curry & oil over low heat until fragrant. Let cool and whisk into yogurt/mayo mixture.
  3. Put chicken, cranberries, toasted nuts, and onion in a medium bowl and gently combine. Add the dressing and toss just to cover all of the other ingredients.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to your taste and then chill for a couple of hours or overnight.

Recipe Notes

I always serve with red grapes on the side; I just love the combination of the seasoned salad with the crisp sweet grapes.


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  2. temple run 3 says

    December 10, 2019 at 2:59 am

    Love the stuff! And it plays so nicely with chicken.
    Reply
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    May 27, 2019 at 8:46 pm

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  5. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    May 15, 2019 at 7:39 am

    Mmm, curry. Love the stuff! And it plays so nicely with chicken. Glad to see this recipe return -- it's a good one. Still haven't used cranberries or nuts in mine -- need to do that. Thanks!
    Reply
  6. lois says

    October 5, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    I actually tasted a delicious salad like this at my grocery deli. I looked for a one just like it for a long time, until I found this one. Looks like it probably has about the same ingredients. Hope so, because I loved the deli one!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      October 6, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      I just loved this salad Lois. A woman brought it to an event I attended year ago and I had to hunt her down for the recipe. The photos are another story...I need to redo them bad! :)
      Reply
  7. Chardel says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:32 am

    Hi, So, when you say 'curry' is it a dry powder or is it a paste. I just want to know what I'm looking for when I go to find it. Sounds delicious. Thank you, Chardel
    Reply
  8. Val says

    October 23, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    This was AMAZING and only got better with time..... literally ate it for like 3 days straight. Not sure about the onion part. Was it supposed to be green onions? I also added shredded carrots for extra nutrition. Will def make again!!!!!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      October 25, 2016 at 10:10 am

      I actually use a mild white onion in the recipe and then just garnished it with some green onion so you could use either Val. So glad you enjoyed it...and a great reminder to me too. I love this salad and maybe it's time for some new photos!
      Reply
  9. Paula says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:24 am

    "Good mayonnaise not salad dressing" was a good point to make in your recipe as I imagine the salad dressing version would totally change up the taste of this salad. It looks so appetizing and being as I practically live on varied salads over the summer, its a must try!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      June 20, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      I grew up on Miracle Whip but since switching to Mayonnaise I can really tell the difference. Some might prefer the salad dressing; guess in ways it's personal preference. You know mine. :)
      Reply
  10. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:27 am

    I love curried chicken salad but I've never tried it with dried cranberries. What a great idea!
    Reply
  11. Joan says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:11 am

    I am so happy to see this recipe. I lost my curried chicken salad recipe and kept trying to invent it, but it never tasted right. I like your idea of buying curry from a spice shop. Yours looks so good I want to eat it now!!!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      June 16, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Let me know if you try it Joan; another reader recommended adding a bit of celery too...I might try that next go around.
      Reply
  12. Elizabeth says

    June 14, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    I highly recommend adding sliced celery to the salad. My local hot chicken takeaway makes a similar salad and the celery takes it to another level. Can't wait to try out your recipe!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      June 15, 2014 at 9:41 am

      I'll try that; I may have done that in the past so now I'm even curious as to the difference; thanks.
      Reply
  13. Jamie says

    June 14, 2014 at 7:33 am

    I love this! The curry flavor with dried cranberries and nuts! Why don't I make great chicken salads like this. Great recipe, Barb!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      June 14, 2014 at 1:34 pm

      You do I bet!
      Reply
  14. Tanya says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:33 am

    This looks great! Ive never cooked with curry before. I'll have to get some and try it out sometime.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      June 12, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Thanks! Curry is actually a blend of spices so when you go to get some, try to get some good curry spice. I love the spices from Savory Spice Shop and am so lucky they have local stores but they also offer all of their spices online; this one might be worth that effort!
      Reply
  15. Pat says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    This looks delicious. Chicken salad is good anytime but especially in the Summer! Nice pictures, Barbara. :)
    Reply
  16. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Well shoot! I'd be happy if my pictures turned out as good as the ones you think aren't! No joke though... This salad looks great and I'd be eating every bite!
    Reply
  17. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    Love the sound of this one, Barb! If only my Peter would eat mayo!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      June 10, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      Try subbing with yogurt or sour cream? Bit different result but I'm imagining still good.
      Reply
  18. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I've actually made a recipe that must be a distant cousin of yours! And one I've totally forgotten about. Mine definitely didn't have dried cranberries or nuts -- what a great idea! Glad you decided to revisit this, it's a wonderful dish. Thanks.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      June 10, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      I have way too many recipes I did years ago that don't even have photos...tons to revisit and guess what? Most are some of my favorites so happy to get them a bit more front and center and let others enjoy them too. Thanks for your (always) kind words John.
      Reply
  19. Denver Wine Girl says

    July 31, 2010 at 7:18 am

    Thanks Barb, I knew you had this recipe but had forgotten about it until I saw your post. Love it just as you indicate and am making for our dinner tonight!
    Reply

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