Chicken salad is a classic dish that is loved by many for its delicious flavours and versatility. Whether you prefer a traditional chicken salad with mayonnaise or a healthier alternative with Greek yoghurt, there are countless variations of this popular recipe that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Let will explore different chicken salad recipe ideas that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. From a zesty Asian-inspired chicken salad to a refreshing Mediterranean twist, these recipes will take your chicken salad game to the next level.

Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

“This super simple chicken salad recipe is on repeat in my kitchen all summer! It’s tossed with a light mayo dressing, grapes, and pecans and comes together in just 10 minutes. I make it with homemade poached chicken but it’s also delicious with leftover rotisserie chicken! It’s great on its own but even better as a chicken salad sandwich.”

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD

“California chicken salad is creamy and full of fresh flavours dish made with lean chicken, celery, grapes, and avocado alongside a tangy dressing.”

Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich

“This easy rotisserie chicken salad sandwich recipe with dill pickles is packed with flavour and our favourite lunch ever. It’s a great picnic recipe and delicious eaten on crackers or made into sandwiches.”

Chicken Tostada Salad Bowl

“A delicious chicken tostada salad bowl with super crispy tortilla strips tossed throughout a spicy seasoned chicken, black bean and corn salad. Quick to prepare, this Mexican-inspired salad is packed full of mouthwatering seasonal ingredients.”

Chicken Freekeh Salad

” It’s balanced, healthy, filling and refreshing and makes a great, lunch, light dinner or side dish. With crunchy cucumber, juicy pomegranate jewels, creamy feta and fresh mint this salad is super refreshing and will certainly hit the spot on a hot day”

Mexican Chicken Salad

“This Mexican Chicken Salad recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines the best of Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients and lean protein. With a delicious blend of spices, beans, corn, and shredded chicken, this salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner that is both satisfying and nutritious.”

Chicken Salad With Pineapple and Grapes

“This pineapple chicken salad is the perfect mix of sweet and savoury, creamy and crunchy. The addition of fruit and the simple dressing brings it all together to make a versatile and delicious sandwich filling, cracker topper and more.”

Easy Gluten-Free Paleo Tahini Chicken Salad

“A quick and easy chicken salad without the mayo and full of fresh veggies! This gluten-free and paleo Tahini Chicken Salad is top allergy-free, healthy, delicious, and perfect to add to your meal prep routine! Eat it on its own, in a sandwich, over a green salad; kid-friendly and perfect for school or work lunchboxes! ”

CURRIED CHICKEN PAPAYA SALAD

“Curried Chicken Papaya Salad served in a half papaya is the perfect warm weather meal. This adaptation of a restaurant dish is egg free and top 8 allergens free along with being gluten-free.”

EASY GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

“Looking for a delicious and hassle-free recipe that will satisfy your cravings? Look no further than this Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Salad Recipe! Packed with fresh and wholesome ingredients, this vibrant salad is a perfect combination of flavours and textures. Succulent chicken, crisp veggies, and a zesty dressing come together to create a delightful dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a satisfying dinner that is sure to become a favourite in your kitchen.”

CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

” The best chicken macaroni salad recipe is perfect for picnics or quick and easy dinners! A simple rotisserie chicken salad full of fresh veggies and lots of flavours! And if you like this cold chicken macaroni salad, you’ll love my Rotisserie Chicken Salad.”

Santa Fe Chicken Salad

“This tasty Santa Fe Chicken Salad is a Chili’s copycat recipe, topped with crispy tortilla chips, and loaded with tender, spicy chicken and fresh veggies like tomatoes and avocado.”

Easy Keto Chicken Salad Recipe

“This easy keto chicken salad with avocado and bacon is full of flavour and very satisfying. It’s made with wholesome ingredients that are very nutritious, easy to make, and loaded with healthy fats and fibre.”

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES

“My Curried Chicken Salad with Grapes is a delicious, protein-packed salad that’s infused with a mixture of savoury and sweet flavours. Red grapes, toasted almonds, and celery add plenty of colour and crunch. Enjoy this chicken salad on a bed of greens for dinner and use the leftovers to make tasty sandwiches for lunch the next day!”

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

“This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe makes a quick Thanksgiving-inspired lunch in just 10 minutes. Pack it into a sandwich made with this semolina bread or pita pockets, or go light with just a bit of lettuce.”

JERK CHICKEN SALAD

“Jerk Chicken Salad is a delicious whole-meal salad that packs a deliciously spicy kick. It’s super easy to make and perfect for a summer meal.”

Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing

“Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing is a fresh, hearty salad packed with black beans, roasted corn and tortilla strips tossed with a zesty lime dressing.”

EASY AND HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

“This healthy chicken salad recipe is nutritious, easy to make, and deliciously infused with extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and lime juice and then packed with sweet shallots and different herbs”

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

” Pickle lovers rejoice! This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is made with an oven-baked, slow cooker, or Instant Pot chicken, crunchy pickles, red onion, fresh dill, mayo and garlic. It’s an easy and delicious way to mix up your Whole30, Paleo, and Low Carb weekly meal prep!”

GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGGIES PASTA SALAD

” This creamy and delicious Grilled Chicken and Veggies Pasta Salad is ideal for a weeknight meal or a weekend potluck gathering. If you’re looking for a dish that packs flavour and nutrition, then look no further than this tasty pasta salad loaded with chicken and vegetables. ”

Saigon Chicken Salad

“Saigon chicken salad, a taste of Vietnam!  This is a great summer salad with moist, tender, flavorful shredded chicken, a lot of good healthy crisp veggies, sweet mango slices, fresh herbs of Thai basil and mint.”

Chicken Cabbage Salad

“Fresh, crunchy, and delicious, this Chicken Cabbage Salad makes the perfect anytime low-carb lunch or easy weeknight dinner. Packed with lean chicken breast, cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a light sesame vinaigrette, this refreshing cabbage salad recipe is super easy to make. Ready in less than 40 minutes!”

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad

“Finding a meal that is equal parts spicy, delicious, and healthy can be a little tricky, but get ready! Because we’re about to blow your mind with this healthy buffalo chicken salad.”

Gluten-free Waldorf Chicken Salad

“This classic gluten-free Waldorf Chicken Salad is one of the easiest salads made with fresh chicken, crisp apples, grapes, and crunchy celery!”

Healthy Chinese Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges

“This healthy Chinese chicken salad starts with finely shredded Napa cabbage, then adds chicken, Mandarin oranges, scallions, sesame seeds and almonds. A sweet (but not too sweet) Asian dressing is drizzled on top for the perfect summer salad. ”

Blackened Chicken Salad

“Loaded with tender blackened chicken, crunchy romaine, fresh veggies, cheese, and creamy dressing, this Blackened Chicken Salad is a hearty meal-sized salad perfect for a wholesome dinner that’s big on flavour. This salad takes minutes to make and you don’t even have to turn on the oven!”

WHOLE30 CHICKEN SALAD

” This Whole30 chicken salad is creamy and crunchy. It is way better than any chicken salad you’ve ever had! The grapes add a little sweetness, the pecans add the crunch factor, and the chicken adds the heartiness. You will be making this again and again.”

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

“This Thai Chicken Salad is a copycat recipe of the CPK Thai Crunch Salad. It’s a healthy recipe perfect for meal planning, with satisfying crunch, energy-building protein, and topped with a tangy Thai Peanut Dressing. You’ll love it!”

Best, Easy and Spicy Mexican Chicken Salad

“Best, Easy and Spicy Mexican Chicken Salad – This Easy, Fast Mexican Chicken Salad with Avocado and Corn is extremely filling, crunchy and packed full of flavour with smoky vibrant spices in the chicken and dressing and crunchy fresh salad ingredients.”

THE BEST GRILLED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

“A grilled southwest chicken salad your taste buds will love! This full meal big salad is packed with southwestern flavour from the cilantro lime chicken and chipotle ranch dressing. Loads of fresh veggies, including juicy Pure Flavor Medley Tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, fibre-rich black beans, and roasted corn are what make this a healthy salad. This easy recipe will become one of your favourite salads to meal prep, or serve to a crowd!”

Chimichurri Chicken Avocado Salad

“You can make this Chimichurri chicken avocado salad in just 20 minutes. It’s easy, healthy and most importantly IT’S CRAZY DELISH!”

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

“My Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a delicious, easily prepared meal that is full of vibrant, fresh flavours and health-benefiting nutrients. It is a high protein, low-carb meal which is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.”

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad

” I think you’ll fall in love with this apple walnut chicken salad.

It’s Waldorf chicken salad with rotisserie chicken, celery, grapes, Honeycrisp apples and walnuts tossed in a creamy yoghurt dressing. It’ll be your new favourite, I’m sure of it.”

SPICY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

“Get your taste buds moving with our delicious Spicy Asian Chicken Salad. Packed with fresh crunchy vegetables and tossed together with a hot chilli garlic soy dressing, this shredded chicken recipe is perfect for entertaining the crowds.”

Easy Keto Chicken Salad Recipe

“This easy keto chicken salad with avocado and bacon is full of flavour and very satisfying. It’s made with wholesome ingredients that are very nutritious, easy to make, and loaded with healthy fats and fibre.”

Warm Chicken and Mango Salad with Croutons

“Chicken and mango salad is a gloriously vibrant sweet and savoury recipe featuring a chilli and lime dressing and crispy croutons. This hearty salad is best served warm and can go from your fridge to your table in right around 30 minutes!”

CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES

“This refreshing Chicken Salad With Strawberries is packed with good-for-you ingredients and dressed in a flavour-packed strawberry honey vinaigrette. Only with little prep and cooking required, this salad comes together exceptionally fast and has plenty of room for further customization.”

Shredded Chicken Salad

“This shredded chicken salad bursts with nutritious ingredients, delicious flavours and textures. It’s super healthy, full of protein and TASTES AMAZING!”

SUMMER PESTO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

“This summer pesto chicken pasta salad is the easiest, quickest and most delicious recipe. It has chicken, fresh mozzarella, sweet tomatoes, and delicious homemade basil pesto. All of these colourful and fresh ingredients mixed with a pretty twisted pasta shape and you have the best summer pasta salad.”

CILANTRO CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD

“This easy cilantro chicken chopped salad recipe is ready in 20 minutes! With plenty of veggies and a creamy homemade dressing of Greek yoghurt, avocado, and cilantro. Perfect for busy summer evenings!”

Strawberry Chicken Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing

“This EASY Strawberry Chicken Salad and the Creamy Maple Dressing that goes with it are SO addictive you’ll be craving it every day! The perfect summer salad!”

Chickpea Chicken Salad Recipe

” This Chickpea Chicken Salad includes baby carrots and beets for a multi-coloured side dish of pleasantly varying textures.”

Chicken Fattoush Salad with Garlic-Yogurt Salad

“Super convenient for lunches and quick dinners, then I stash the bones in a freezer bag until I’ve accumulated enough and I made delicious chicken stock.”

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