Quick Curry Chicken Salad with Walnuts
Shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in a creamy curry-spiced Greek yogurt dressing with crisp celery and crunchy walnuts. A quick, high-protein lunch with zero cooking required.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Using pre-cooked store-bought rotisserie chicken breast saves time and makes this recipe take less than 10 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the plain Greek yogurt
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Whisk together the plain Greek yogurt
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, curry powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and uniform in color.
Look for: smooth and uniform in color
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Add the shredded rotisserie chicken breast
Add the shredded rotisserie chicken breast, diced celery, and chopped walnuts to the bowl.
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Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly…
Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy curry dressing.
Look for: all ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy curry dressing
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Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch…
Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch more salt or curry powder if desired.
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Transfer to a plate or bowl and…
Transfer to a plate or bowl and serve immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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