Curried Chicken Salad

Name: Curried Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon apricot preserves or mango chutney, such as Major Grey’s; 2 teaspoons curry powder (not hot); 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken; 1 medium stalk celery; 1 medium scallion; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup toasted chopped or slivered almonds (optional); Lettuce leaves and/or sliced bread, for serving (optional)