If you’re looking for fresh and filling ways to use chicken in your meals, salads are the way to go. Chicken adds lean protein, tons of flavor, and makes a bowl of greens feel like a complete meal. Whether you love bold and spicy flavors, sweet fruit pairings, or classic creamy dressings, there’s a chicken salad here for you.
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I’ve rounded up 11 of my favorite chicken salad recipes from the blog that show just how versatile this humble protein can be. Plus, I’m sharing my top tips for cooking chicken—whether you bake, air fry, or grill it—so you’ll always have juicy, flavorful chicken ready for your salads.
This chicken salad is a crisp and creamy mix of diced chicken, apples, celery, pecans, and a lightly seasoned dressing. It’s great for sandwiches, wraps, or served on a bed of lettuce for a simple meal.
This fresh and flavorful chicken salad combines tender chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a creamy poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a picnic, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Whether you're in need of a speedy weeknight dinner or a fulfilling lunch option, this salad is your go-to solution. Bursting with bold flavors and made with wholesome ingredients, it's bound to win a permanent place in your recipe repertoire.
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of tender diced chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and crisp celery, all mixed in a creamy dressing with a hint of honey and Dijon mustard. This refreshing salad offers a perfect harmony of flavors and textures, making it a versatile and satisfying dish for any occasion.
Try this creamy and delicious avocado chicken salad recipe. Made with juicy chicken, ripe avocados, and a tangy dressing, it's a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Need an easy-to-make nutritious meal? This Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad is perfect – filled with asian flavors and protein-packed chicken to keep you full.
This tasty chicken salad is filled with all the good stuff like cherry tomatoes, black beans, and corn right from the can so there is very little prep time. Add grilled chicken to everything and you have a delicious and healthy meal unlike any of the other chicken salads you have ever had.
Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad – Chipotle seasoned chicken tossed with all your favorite southwestern fixings in an edible crispy taco bowl. An incredibly delicious salad with a south western bite!
The perfect hearty cobb salad recipe loaded with so much more than just lettuce – it's got blue cheese, bacon, avocado, eggs, chicken, and onion. I love this classic cobb salad recipe, and you will too!
With each forkful of this Summer Chipotle Cobb Salad, you'll experience a delightful combination of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors, all dancing together in perfect harmony. It's a refreshing and satisfying dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the season and is sure to become a highlight of your summer menu. Embrace the essence of summer with this exceptional salad that will take your taste buds on a culinary adventure.
This beautiful Layered Cobb Salad Trifle is easy to make and is loaded with hearty protein. This twist on the classic cobb salad is EIGHT delicious layers of lettuce, topped with grilled chicken, tomatoes, boiled eggs, homemade dressing, crispy bacon, crumbled blue cheese and green onions. This is a fun healthy summer salad for a bbq lunch or dinner gathering, made in less than 30 minutes.
Chicken salad doesn’t have to mean the same old recipe every time. With these 11 ideas, you can switch things up depending on your mood—go fruity, go spicy, go creamy, or go classic.
Cook your chicken the way you like best (baked, air fried, or grilled), prep it ahead of time, and you’ll always have a quick, healthy, and delicious meal waiting for you.
Which one of these chicken salad recipes will you try first?
If you love the flavors of classic bruschetta but want something a little more filling and healthy, this Feta Bruschetta Lentil Salad recipe is exactly what you need. It’s packed with fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed with hearty lentils and a simple balsamic dressing. Every bite bursts with Mediterranean flavor, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or any potluck where you want to bring something that wows without any fuss.
If you love Caesar salad and pasta salad, then this Pasta Caesar Salad Recipe is going to be your new obsession! It’s got everything we adore about the traditional Caesar — crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and a creamy, tangy dressing — mixed together with tender pasta for that hearty, satisfying bite. This Caesar Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing is a total crowd-pleaser for potlucks, family dinners, or an easy weekday lunch.
There’s something magical about a simmering pot of Beef and Barley Soup filling your kitchen with rich, savory aromas. This classic comfort food brings together tender vegetables, hearty barley, and flavorful ground beef in a satisfying broth that warms you from the inside out. It’s the perfect recipe for those cool autumn or winter evenings when you crave something nourishing, filling, and easy to make.
If you’re looking for a fresh, crunchy, and creamy side dish that doesn’t rely on mayo, this Healthy Broccoli Salad without Mayo is about to become your new go-to. It’s light, tangy, and full of flavor — a refreshing twist on the classic potluck favorite. The secret? A Greek yogurt dressing that brings all the creaminess you crave, without the heaviness of mayonnaise.
A warm, cheesy bowl of comfort that practically cooks itself — yes, please! This Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, cozy, and full of flavor. It’s one of those meals that fills your kitchen with the most amazing aroma while the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. Perfect for chilly nights, this Broccoli Cheddar Soup Slow Cooker recipe tastes like your favorite café version (hello, Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup), but with a wholesome homemade twist.
