Bombay Curry Chicken Salad
If you’re looking for a vibrant twist on classic cold salads, this Bombay Curry Chicken Salad is bursting with flavor and easy to throw together in just 10 minutes. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and perfectly spiced with curry powder.
This delicious recipe is ideal for busy days, summer gatherings, or even wrapped up in crisp iceberg lettuce for a lighter lunch. You can use pre-cooked chicken or grill chicken breasts ahead of time for extra flavor. Whether you serve it in a lettuce wrap, line a salad bowl, or scoop it over couscous, this curried chicken salad is a must-try.
Ingredient Notes
- Raisins: Raisins are the perfect sweet contrast to the savory curry blend; soak them in warm water to plump them up.
- Mayonnaise: The creamy mayo forms the base of the dressing, giving the salad its signature rich texture.
- Curry Powder: A tsp of curry powder adds warmth and depth.
- Salt and Pepper: Classic seasoning to enhance every flavor in the chicken mixture.
- Honey (optional): Adds a hint of sweetness that balances the spice.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens up the creamy dressing with fresh acidity. Lime juice can be used as an alternative.
- Cooked Pasta: Use small shapes like rotini or shells; make sure it’s cooled to room temperature before mixing.
- Cooked Chicken: Shredded chicken or chopped rotisserie chicken makes this recipe super easy and flavorful.
- Green Onions: Adds freshness and a mild onion bite to the mix.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For the best texture, stir well before serving again to redistribute the creamy dressing.
This is not a freezer-friendly salad—keep it cold, not frozen.
Yes! This salad actually tastes better after chilling for a few hours. Make it the night before for even more flavor.
It’s mild, but you can add cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce if you like more heat.
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Try it in lettuce wraps, over couscous, or piled high on a plate with crackers and veggies.
How to Make Bombay Curry Chicken Salad
- Fill a small bowl or measuring cup with a cup of hot water and add the raisins to it to plump up. Set aside for 5 minutes as you prepare the rest of the salad.
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, curry powder, salt and pepper.
- Add the honey and lemon juice, then adjust all seasonings to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken and stir well to coat with the dressing.
- Drain the raisins before adding them and the green onions to the bowl. Stir to evenly distribute throughout the salad.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Bombay Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Honey optional
- 1-2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice as desired
- 3 cups Cooked Pasta
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken
- 2 Green Onions diced
Instructions
- Fill a small bowl or measuring cup with a cup of hot water and add the raisins to it to plump up. Set aside for 5 minutes as you prepare the rest of the salad.
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, curry powder, salt and pepper.
- Add the honey and lemon juice, then adjust all seasonings to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken and stir well to coat with the dressing.
- Drain the raisins before adding them and the green onions to the bowl. Stir to evenly distribute throughout the salad.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
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