Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes is an easy twist on classic chicken salad that's ready in just 10 minutes! Tender rotisserie chicken is tossed with crisp celery, red onion, sweet grapes, crunchy nuts, and a creamy curry dressing for a delicious combination of flavors and textures.
What makes this recipe irresistible
- Ready in 10 minutes. Using rotisserie chicken means there's no cooking required. Just chop, mix, and lunch is ready!
- Sweet, savory, and crunchy. Juicy grapes add a little sweetness, while celery and nuts give every bite plenty of crunch.
- The curry adds just enough flavor. A small amount of curry powder gives the creamy dressing a warm, savory flavor without overpowering the chicken salad.
- Easy to make ahead. Mix up a batch and keep it refrigerated for quick lunches throughout the week.
- Serve it your way. Wrap it in a tortilla, make a sandwich, spoon it over greens, or grab some crackers and dig in.
Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes
Ingredients
- 6 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- 1 stalk celery finely diced
- ½ cup green or red grapes quartered
- ¼ cup walnuts or cashews chopped
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ - ¾ teaspoon yellow curry powder or to taste
- 4-6 tortillas, fresh spinach, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions optional
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken. (See note below.) Add to a large mixing bowl along with remaining ingredients - onion, celery, grapes, and nuts. Stir to combine.
- Add the mayonnaise and curry powder and mix well. Test for seasoning - if needed add salt and pepper. (When using a rotisserie chicken, I haven't found additional seasoning necessary.)
- This makes an amazing wrap. Add spinach, tomatoes, onion, if desired. Fold over the ends and wrap burrito style, or enjoy as is. One of our favorite easy lunches!
Notes
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Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card for the exact measurements for this recipe.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
I use regular yellow curry powder. Since curry powders can vary in strength, start with ½ teaspoon, taste, and add more if you'd like a stronger curry flavor.
Yes! In fact, making it a few hours ahead gives the flavors time to come together. Store it covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
Absolutely. Cooked chicken breast or thighs work well. You'll need about 6 cups of shredded cooked chicken.
You can replace some or all of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. It will give the dressing a tangier flavor, so taste and adjust the curry powder and seasonings as needed.
Deb's test kitchen notes
For the grapes, I like to quarter them rather than leave them in larger pieces. That way you get a little pop of sweetness throughout the chicken salad, and they don't go rolling out the other end of your wrap when you take a bite! 😆
Be sure to finely mince the red onion, too. You want that little bite of onion mixed throughout the salad without getting a big chunk that takes over everything else.
If you have a few extra minutes, toast the nuts before adding them. It brings out their flavor and gives them an extra bit of crunch. Just let them cool completely before mixing them into the salad.
And definitely taste the finished chicken salad before adding salt. Rotisserie chicken is usually pretty well seasoned already, and I've found that most of the time it doesn't need any additional salt at all.
More easy lunch ideas
If you're looking for more easy lunches, my Egg Salad Sandwich is a classic that's quick to make and always satisfying. For something warm and cheesy, try the Hot Honey Ham and Cheese Sandwich, with just the right combination of sweet and savory flavors. And don't overlook my Deviled Ham Recipe! It's an old-fashioned favorite that's easy to make and delicious piled onto bread or served with crackers.
Serving suggestions
Serve this curried chicken salad tucked into a tortilla with fresh spinach and tomatoes, pile it onto your favorite bread, or enjoy it straight from the bowl. It's a quick and easy lunch that's especially handy when you have leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken waiting in the fridge.
An easy lunch worth making again
This Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes is such an easy way to turn a rotisserie chicken into something completely different! I love the combination of creamy dressing, warm curry flavor, sweet grapes, and plenty of crunch. Whether you tuck it into a wrap, make a sandwich, or simply grab a fork and dig in, I hope you give this one a try!
When you make it, leave a comment and let me know what you think. Did you go with walnuts or cashews? I'd love to hear how you served it! 🧡
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