The Cherry Pistachio Greek Yogurt Curry Chicken Salad recipe is a flavorful spin on a traditional chicken salad. If you are on the hunt for a new recipe to get you out of your lunch rut, look no further! This recipe is packed with spiced-up flavors and textures. The warm spices pair remarkably with the cool and tangy yogurt, while cherries add sweetness to balance its tang. This chicken salad is perfect served over spring mix salad or in a sandwich for a filling and healthy meal. I just love having this on hand for a quick and scrumptious meal!
In fact, chicken salad is one of my go-to lunch options, especially when I have leftover chicken breasts sitting in the fridge and waiting to be used up. In this recipe, the light Greek yogurt dressing wonderfully coats a colorful combination of cherries, chicken, celery, apple, and pistachios. Not to mention: it is simple to toss together, super flavorful, and filling. Nice!
To make the Cherry Greek Yogurt Curry Chicken Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons sweet curry powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and ¼ teaspoon ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup pitted and diced cherries, ¼ cup diced celery, ¼ cup diced apple, 4 cups cooked chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes, and ½ cup lightly toasted pistachios.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
To serve, arrange the salad greens on a platter and spoon the chicken salad over the greens. Enjoy!
Looking for the perfect lunch? Our delicious Cherry Greek Yogurt Curry Chicken Salad recipe is a breeze to make and even easier to eat. Give it a try, and please come back to leave a comment below!
Delicious and easy!
This salad is seriously great! I made it last week after a long day, and it was super easy to whip up. The cherries made it special.
Delicious!
Delish!
Delicious! My family devoured this curry chicken salad; it’s now a lunch favorite after school. So easy and quick!
Yum! This chicken salad is da bomb! I had leftover chicken and was tired of the same old stuff. This recipe took my lunch game to the next level. The cherries and yogurt mixed so well—definitely gonna make it again!
Superb! This salad turned my mundane lunches into something excitting. I used leftover chicken and it was delicious! My wife loves it too, perfect for our quick meals!
So good, my kids devoured it!