149 chicken salad recipes

Springtime chicken salad with poached chicken breast, snap-tender asparagus, crisp iceberg, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. A light, protein-packed main salad finished with toasted almonds.

Fantastic and can leave ingredients out or subsitute and still fabulous. Excellent for lunches on toasted bagels or crackers for a party. I have made this several times and it is always a hit!!!

Succulent chicken breast is served on top of salad greens, fresh herbs and gorgonzola cheese tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette.

The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture.

Light curried chicken and mango salad with a honey-lime yogurt dressing. Poached chicken breast and juicy mango cubes on lettuce, ready in 30 minutes. Low-fat and refreshing.

Quick and simple chicken salad that is a great way to use up leftover chicken, be it grilled, broiled or poached.

Cantonese-style chicken salad with hand-shredded roast chicken, crispy fried rice noodles, roasted cashews, cilantro, and a hot mustard-sesame dressing. Crunchy, savory, and full of Cantonese flavor.

Rosemary chicken salad with fat-free mayo, nonfat sour cream, and celery. A lighter take on classic chicken salad with herby, aromatic flavor in 20 minutes.

Bright Thai salad with shredded chicken, sweet-tart pomelo, and crispy fried shallots. Fish sauce, lime, and chili dressing brings bold Southeast Asian flavor.

Colorful Thai salad platter with shredded chicken, sliced ham, blanched napa cabbage, carrots, and red pepper in a punchy lime-soy-garlic dressing with toasted almonds.

Grilled chicken breasts marinate in red wine, balsamic, garlic and oregano, then sear quick over hot coals. Served on a bitter-sweet trio of radicchio, butter lettuce and Belgian endive with salsa garnish. Mediterranean weeknight grill.

Thai-style glass noodle salad (yum woon sen) with chicken and shrimp, dressed in lime, fish sauce, and serrano chiles. Bright, spicy, and cool, served over shredded lettuce.

Creamy chicken salad with sweet pickle, onion, and mayonnaise blended in a food processor for a smooth sandwich-style spread. The 5-minute lunch fix that makes the most of leftover chicken breast.

Make-ahead hot chicken salad with crushed potato chips, cheddar, almonds, and creamy mayo-soup base. Assemble the night before, bake until bubbly for retro potluck perfection.

Warm spiced chicken salad with cumin-coriander rubbed chicken breast, sliced radishes, and a warm balsamic-sesame dressing made from the pan drippings.

Quick, easy and delicious. An Ideal busy week-day dinner.