Introduction:
If you’re craving a chicken salad that’s anything but boring, this Paleo Mango Coconut Curried Chicken Salad
is about to become your new favorite. It’s creamy without dairy, naturally sweet from ripe mango, warmly spiced with curry,
and finished with a coconut-forward dressing that tastes like sunshine. The flavor combination hits every note: sweet, savory,
tangy, and lightly spicy—plus a satisfying crunch from celery or nuts.
What makes this recipe especially great is how well it fits a paleo lifestyle without sacrificing comfort. Instead of
traditional mayo, we use a paleo-friendly mayo (or a quick coconut-based option) to keep the texture luscious. Then we layer
in curry powder, lime, fresh herbs, and mango for a salad that feels fresh and exciting. It works for lunch bowls, lettuce
wraps, stuffed avocados, or as a high-protein snack with cucumber slices.
It’s also a meal-prep hero: make it once, chill it, and you’ve got flavorful lunches ready for days.
Ingredients:
Chicken
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie-style chicken works great)
- Pinch of salt and black pepper (to taste)
Produce + mix-ins
- 1 cup ripe mango, diced (fresh is best; thawed frozen works too)
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped (for crunch)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped (or parsley if you prefer)
- 1/3 cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut (optional but amazing)
Crunch add-ins (choose one)
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted cashews (not paleo for strict paleo, but common in paleo-ish versions)
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (nut-free option)
Coconut curry dressing
- 1/2 cup paleo mayo (avocado oil mayo recommended)
- 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk (from a can)
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric (optional, boosts color and warmth)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional; omit for Whole30)
- 1 small garlic clove, grated (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
