Name: Curried Chicken Salad with Spiced Chickpeas and Raita
Cook time: 1 1/4 hr
Total time: 1 1/4 hr
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 cup); 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 1 rotisserie chicken, meat coarsely shredded (3 to 4 cups); 1 cup red grapes, halved; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry (2 cups); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 seedless cucumber, peeled, cored, and chopped (2 cups); 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 4 (16-ounce) wide jars or containers with lids

Image may contain Cream Food Dessert Creme Jar and Plant

Curried Chicken Salad with Spiced Chickpeas and RaitaRomulo Yanes

Of course, you can always take a simple store-bought rotisserie chicken to a picnic, but this Indian spin is way more fun. We love the chickpea layer so much that we make it even when there's no picnic planned.

Cooks' notes:

•Curried chicken salad and spiced chickpeas can be made 1 day ahead and chilled separately.
•Assembled jars can be chilled up to 6 hours. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe notes

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Okonomiyaki Tater Tots

Crispy tots topped with savory-sweet sauce, mayonnaise, furikake, scallion, and katsuobushi.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki

Tender, juicy chicken skewers are possible in the oven—especially when roasted alongside spiced chickpeas and finished with fresh tomatoes and salty feta.

Mascarpone Cheesecake

An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.

Crispy Salmon With Avocado Sauce

You’ll want to put this creamy (but dairy-free) green sauce on everything and it’s particularly sublime under crispy-skinned salmon.