Chicken salad is a classic for a reason, but it can be so much more! We've got 12 delicious chicken salad ideas that go way beyond boring bread. From creamy classics to exciting flavor twists, these recipes are perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or even a light and refreshing salad.
We've got options for everyone, whether you love classic flavors or want to try something new. Plus, most of these recipes are quick and easy to make, so you can whip them up in no time.
Grilled Chicken Salad with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Today, I want to share with you an awesome and super easy summer recipe that is quick to put together and tastes incredible. My Grilled Chicken Salad With Tomatoes, Croutons and Goat Cheese requires minimal ingredients and preparation time. Get the recipe.
Chicken Salad Recipe
This homemade Keto Chicken Salad recipe delivers a deliciously healthy, protein-packed lunch or light dinner with just a few simple ingredients! Serve as lettuce wraps, on top of a salad, or as a chicken salad chaffle! Get the recipe.
Chicken Romaine Salad
This easy Chicken Romaine Salad with Honey Caramelized Cashews has all attributes of a healthy and delicious lunch. Get the recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
I love this buffalo chicken salad recipe as a family-friendly dinner salad meal! It’s loaded with crunchy veggies, cool ranch dressing, and spicy buffalo chicken! YUM! Get the recipe.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
These chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce are the perfect weeknight dinner. Enjoy an easy and filling restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes! Get the recipe.
Pineapple Chicken Salad
This Pineapple Chicken Salad, with or without optional pecans, is a simple and refreshing change from a more conventional chicken salad. Pineapple is in very generous portions, and the combo? Delectable. We love it in a sandwich, on a bed of greens or simply eaten with some crackers alongside. Get the recipe.
Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad
Herb-smothered grilled chicken, fresh veggies and crunchy croutons produce an epic Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad. It's a feel good summer recipe your family will love! Get the recipe.
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
This Chipotle Chicken Wrap is a delicious and easy way to make a restaurant-style chicken wrap at home. This lunch-perfect wrap has chicken, tomato, and avocado with some spice from the chipotle mayonnaise! Get the recipe.
Avocado Chicken Salad
Enjoy a healthy and delicious Avocado Chicken Salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and black sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal! Get the recipe.
Zesty Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad
This Tex Mex chicken pasta salad is so delicious. If you aren’t sure what you fancy for dinner – Tex Mex, chicken, something with pasta, or a salad – try this! It’s a southwest pasta salad with chicken offering the best of all worlds. This is a flavourful dinner salad just bursting with colour and flavour! Get the recipe.
Thai Chicken Salad
Light, crunchy and packed with Thai flavors, this Thai Chicken Salad is great for make-ahead lunches. The Thai peanut dressing is lightened up with powdered peanut butter but is still full of flavor. Get the recipe.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich
This tasty rotisserie chicken salad sandwich is easy to make and it boasts so much incredible flavor! It’s a classic chicken salad recipe with vegetables, a mustard-spiked creamy dressing and even some almonds for crunch, which nobody can resist. Get the recipe.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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