Of all the summer salads, a classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!
Keep this easy recipe on hand for last-minute sandwich prep when last-minute invitations come up! Serve this summer with a side of Italian pasta salad and crunchy grilled corn on the cob!
For this chicken salad sandwich recipe, any bread will do, thick slices of a baguette or buns/rolls hold up well. This is naturally low carb and it’s great over a tossed salad as well.
REFRIGERATOR: In an airtight container, the chicken salad will last about a week in the refrigerator. Give it a stir and refresh the flavor with a little salt and pepper (or an extra dollop of Dijon mustard) and serve!
FREEZER: Chicken salad doesn’t freeze well. To prep ahead, simply dice the chicken and freeze. When ready to make, combine it with the ingredients below for a quick lunch!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Classic Chicken Salad
A classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- 1 green onion (diced (or chives or red onion))
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (optional)
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve as a sandwich or over salad.
Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
This easy chicken salad recipe with grapes and pecans makes the best chicken salad sandwiches! I’ve been making this healthy chicken salad recipe for years. It’s great for make ahead lunches!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 7
Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 0.5 cup, calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 151 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g
Ingredients:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt*
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts or sliced almonds, toasted if desired)
- ½ cup quartered grapes*
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- bread, croissants or lettuce (for serving)
Instruction:
- In a large bowl, stir together the plain Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked chicken, celery, nuts, grapes and red onion (if using). Stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve as a sandwich on bread or croissants, or wrapped in lettuce.
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FAQ
What can I add to chicken salad to give it more flavor?
- Be gentle with lettuce. Balsamic dressing. …
- Serve up perfect avocado. Forget lemon juice or cold water – the only way to stop an avocado going brown in a salad is to peel and chop them right before serving. …
- Say goodbye to onion tears. …
- Adore your dressing. …
- Sprinkle in some protein.
What is the secret to making a good salad?
- Place peppers, garlic, vinegar, oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor or blender; blend until smooth.
- Pour dressing into a large bowl and toss with chicken, onion, capers or olives, and half the almonds.
- Transfer to a platter. Garnish with remaining almonds.
- Serve with lettuce leaves.
How does Rachael Ray make chicken salad?
