Red Curry Chicken Salad
Red Curry Chicken Salad is a bold and flavorful fusion dish combining tender chicken with a creamy, spicy Thai red curry dressing. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts optional
- Mixed greens or lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Thai red curry paste, lime juice, fish sauce, and honey. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the Chicken and Veggies: Add the shredded or diced chicken, chopped cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper, and shredded carrots to the bowl with the dressing. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Season to Taste: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice for tanginess, honey for sweetness, or curry paste for extra heat.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the salad on a bed of mixed greens or lettuce. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts for added crunch, if desired.
Notes
Voila! Your Red Curry Chicken Salad is ready.
Serve it immediately and enjoy the bold, vibrant flavors. It’s perfect as a standalone dish or in sandwiches and wraps.
A few tips from my kitchen to yours:
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste to suit your heat preference.
- For a dairy-free version, replace Greek yogurt with coconut milk yogurt.
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g