15 Unique and Delicious Chicken Salad Recipes
Whether you prefer a traditional mayonnaise base or a pesto remix, these chicken salad recipes are sure to satisfy.
Potato and Green Bean Salad
Whether eaten warm or out of the fridge, this bright, crunchy potato salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats like pork, steak or chicken.
Classic Egg Salad
Other mix-ins include sliced black olives, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, walnut pieces, chopped dill pickles, and capers.
Shredded Beet and Carrot Salad
Beets, which are rich in folic acid and vitamin C, are the primary ingredient of this simple salad.
Classic Chicken Salad
It's a classic for good reason, this chicken salad recipe combines chicken, mayo, mustard, a dash of hot sauce, and a squeeze of lemon juice with minced red onion, celery, and parsley. You can use leftover roast chicken, rotisserie chicken, or any chicken you have for this delicious lunch. Try it on a bed of mixed greens or a slice of whole-grain of sourdough bread.
All-American Potato Salad
Our recipe is a variation on classic American-style potato salad. Warm potatoes are sprinkled with vinegar, dressed in mayonnaise, and mixed with hard-boiled eggs, celery, cornichons, and scallions.
Radicchio Salad with Chopped-Lemon Dressing
Finely chopped lemon mixed with grainy mustard, sugar, and olive oil makes a stellar dressing for this radicchio-and-mint salad.
Sauteed Romaine Lettuce
Recipe adapted from "Food From Many Greek Kitchens," by Tessa Kiros. Copyright 2011 by Tessa Kiros. Used with permission of Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Kale Slaw with Red Cabbage and Carrots
The variety of seeds and the kale make this a distinctive twist on coleslaw.
Rice Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Feta
In this fresh take on tabbouleh, trade bulgur for brown rice, then toss with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and feta. A couple spoonfuls of sherry vinegar tie it all together.
Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad
Quickly pickled sliced cucumbers and red onion make a cooling side salad for lamb burgers or fried fish.
Tomato-Beet Salad
This feta- and cilantro-specked salad is particularly good with poached chicken, grilled steak, or burgers.