Golden Glow Chicken Salad

Flavorful & Protein-Packed

Not boring ....Golden Glow Chicken salad

I love a good chicken salad, but all that mayo? Hard pass. Greek yogurt sounds like the hero swap, but it separates fast leaving you with a watery mess. Gross. Enter: the happy medium. Half mayo, half Greek yogurt, plus a little flax meal magic to hold it all together for days.

At the cafe, we serve this as a sandwich stacked with quick-pickled carrots (peel into long strips toss with lightly seasoned rice vinegar and let them sit overnight). The real glow-up, though? Cashews, nutritional yeast, curry, turmeric, and my favorite secret: fenugreek.

Rich, satisfying, and totally makeover-worthy. Bonus points if you swap in tofu or chickpeas—your call. This chicken salad is packed with flavor and texture. With roasted chicken, shredded carrots, crunchy roasted cashews, and a creamy curry-spiced dressing, it’s perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or straight from the bowl!

Ingredients:

For the Salad

• 3 roasted chicken breasts, cubed into 1” pieces (seasoned with salt and pepper)

• 6 oz shredded rainbow carrots (or any variety; pulse in a food processor for ease)

• 3/4 cups roasted cashews

For the Dressing

• 3⁄4 cups Duke’s mayonnaise

• 3⁄4 cups plain, whole-fat Greek yogurt

• 1 T tablespoons curry powder

• 2 tsp turmeric

• 1 1⁄2 tsp salt

• 1 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp fenugreek leaves (or powder)

• 1 1⁄2 tsp dried coriander

• 1 tablespoons ground flax meal

• 2 T nutritional yeast

Instructions

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted chicken, shredded carrots, and roasted cashews. Set aside.

2. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, fenugreek, coriander, flax meal, and nutritional yeast until smooth and well combined.

3. Combine: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated and well mixed.

4. Serve:

   1. Optional: Garnish with carrot ribbons or an extra sprinkle of cashews for presentation.

   2. Serve chilled or at room temperature in sandwiches, wraps, on greens, or with crackers.

Tips & Notes

• Make-Ahead Friendly: This chicken salad keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

• Carrot Variations: Rainbow carrots add color, but regular shredded carrots work perfectly too.

• Health Boost: The flax meal and nutritional yeast add a subtle nutty flavor, protein, and B vitamins.

• This recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, meal prep, or to bring to a potluck. It’s vibrant, protein-packed, and deliciously satisfying!