Fresh & Easy Chicken Salad Recipes

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

Party Chicken Salad

This simple yet elegant salad makes for a beautiful presentation when served in individual glasses atop of beds of fresh baby lettuces. Add basil, peach slices, and plump blackberries to complement this savory salad with a hint of sweetness.

Recipe: Party Chicken Salad

Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad

Strawberries and sliced avocados might seem like unusual toppings for chicken salad, but paired with a poppy seed dressing, they create a delicious dish that is loaded with flavor. Slivered toasted almonds and crisp red onions add a crunch to each bite.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad

Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Put a flavorful spin on traditional mayonnaise-based chicken salad sandwich with an Asian-inspired dressing made from sesame oil and rice vinegar. Fiber-rich alfalfa sprouts combined with radishes, celery, and green onions help you get your daily dose of veggies in one easy wrap.

Recipe: Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Chicken-Horseradish Salad

Add some heat to the chicken with prepared horseradish. Horseradish is a pungent herb that is hot to the taste buds but is not spicy like jalapeños. Add more or less of the sauce depending on your preference.

Recipe: Chicken-Horseradish Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Cha-Cha Chicken Salad

Serve this salad as a spread at your next party and it’s sure to be a hit. Curry powder, pineapple, and orange-flavored dried cranberries add tropical flair.

Recipe: Cha-Cha Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad

Don’t let the simple name fool you. Loaded with red and yellow bell peppers, red onions, water chestnuts, and diced celery, this salad is full of original flavor and a powerful crunch.

Recipe: Chicken Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Cranberry-Almond Chicken Salad

Freshly squeezed lemon juice mixed in with mayonnaise adds a zesty and refreshing kick to this salad. It’s perfect for a summer luncheon on a hot day. When kept cold it travels well for a hike or picnic.

Recipe: Cranberry-Almond Chicken Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Salad

Lemon zest and pecans balance the potent flavors of tarragon and onion. When serving this salad for guests, garnish with lemon wedges and steamed green beans.

Recipe: Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Salad

Chicken-and-Artichoke Salad

This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a last-minute appetizer or snack. Instead of serving cold, slather it on top of Texas toast or baguette slices, sprinkle with shredded Colby-Jack cheese, and pop in the oven until they are golden brown.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Artichoke Salad

Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

Red and green grapes make the perfect sweet addition to this chicken salad. If you aren’t a fan of nuts, substitute celery for the pecans to ensure a crunchy bite.

Recipe: Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Lemon-Dill Chicken Salad-Stuffed Eggs

This recipe pairs two classics—deviled eggs and chicken salad— to create a burst of flavor in one bite. Fresh dill, parsley, and lemon add a light and zesty kick to the protein-rich hors d’oeuvre.

Recipe: Lemon-Dill Chicken Salad-Stuffed Eggs

Honey Chicken Salad

A mixture of honey and mayonnaise produces a taste similar to poppy seed dressing. If the salad is too sweet, mix in less honey and add a splash of lemon juice.

Recipe: Honey Chicken Salad

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Photo: Tina Cornett; Styling: Cari South

Curried Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

These dainty finger sandwiches are ideal for a shower or ladies luncheon. Curry powder adds a rich, earthy flavor to the sweet mixture of toasted coconut and dried cranberries. For a little more bite, sprinkle in extra curry.

Recipe: Curried Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Grapes, apples, walnuts, and celery pack this salad with both crunch and fresh, fruity flavor.

Recipe: Waldorf Chicken Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Chicken-and-Wild Rice Salad

Serve this Asian-flavored rice salad atop a bed of watercress for a summer supper your family will love.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Salad