If you’re looking for go-to meals that are simple, reliable, and easy to make, this collection of chicken salad recipes has you covered. Whether you need quick homemade chicken salad for dinner after a long day or a reliable cold chicken salad you can grab straight from the fridge, these are the kind of recipes you’ll come back to on repeat.
I’ve included everything from classic shredded chicken salads made with leftover chicken to grilled chopped chicken salad options that feel a bit more elevated but are still simple to pull together. These work just as well for healthy dinner ideas as they do for healthy lunches for work, especially when you want something filling without feeling heavy. Most of these recipes are designed to be flexible, so you can swap ingredients based on what you have on hand without overthinking it.
If you’re into planning ahead, a lot of these double as easy healthy meal prep options, which means less stress during the week and more time for everything else. Make a batch, portion it out, and you’ve got lunches or light dinners sorted. It’s straightforward, practical food that tastes good, keeps well, and actually makes your routine easier.
Best Chicken Salad Recipes
This collection of the best chicken salad recipes is all about easy, fresh meals you’ll actually want to make on repeat. From classic favorites to new flavor combos, these recipes are perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or simple meal prep. Grab your favorite and dig in.
Mexican Chicken Salad
Mexican chicken salad is a delicious and easy recipe that makes for a perfect fresh summer salad. This salad is made with simple ingredients like shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, potatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice
Peri Peri Warm Chicken Salad with Lime Dressing
Juicy, tender chicken pieces marinated in fresh Peri Peri sauce. Creamy avocado, chopped red onion, sweet grape tomatoes and grilled pineapple. Finished with fresh, homemade lime dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Crisp romaine, colorful veggies, and cheese are topped with slices of grilled BBQ chicken and a tangy dressing make a fresh meal anytime of year.
Copycat Costco Chicken Salad
Costco Chicken Salad takes this classic dish to new heights! Say bye-bye to store-bought meals with this easy copycat recipe. With zesty seasonings, fresh herbs and vegetables, and juicy, succulent chicken, there’s no way this simple, easy dish won’t satisfy.
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. This salad is a taste bud delight with roasted corn, creamy cotija cheese, tangy lime, and a hint of chili powder mixed with grilled chicken. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to make in just 10 minutes, ideal for dinner, BBQs, or potlucks!
Jalapeno Chicken Salad
This Jalapeno Chicken Salad recipe is a copycat version of Chicken Salad Chick's Jalapeno Holly-and it's packed with flavor, heat, and creamy goodness!
Curry Chicken Salad
This Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes is creamy, sweet, savory, and packed with texture. It's an easy make-ahead lunch or light dinner that comes together in minutes
Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
This colorful and easy Grilled Chicken Salad is the perfect summertime meal. Full of juicy, moist coconut lime chicken, lettuce, cucumber, radishes and more and pulled together with a tangy Asian salad dressing.
Tzatziki Chicken Salad
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a fresh, Mediterranean-style take on classic chicken salad made with shredded chicken, creamy tzatziki, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs. It's light, protein-packed, and comes together quickly with no cooking required.
Panera Greek Salad (Panera Bread Copycat)
This Panera Greek Salad is an easy to make, homemade version of Panera Bread’s delicious Greek Chicken Salad. Topped with Panera’s Greek Dressing, this is a salad recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
This Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe is super simple to make, so it’s perfect for potlucks, backyard BBQs, Memorial Day picnics, and, of course, game day.
Asian Chicken Salad
This Asian chicken salad is full of flavor and texture! Made with chopped romaine, crunchy cabbage mix, green onions, cooked chicken, almonds, cilantro, wonton strips and a homemade dressing!
Best Easy Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe
This Mexican chicken salad recipe is a quick, easy lunch idea using leftovers, bold flavors, and fresh ingredients for hot summer days.
California Chicken Salad Recipe
This lighter California Chicken Salad recipe is full of juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise and tangy Greek yogurt. If you are a fan of the Whole Foods Sonoma Chicken Salad recipe, you will love this healthier copycat recipe. Make this easy salad for your lunch meal prep for the week!
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe
Need a super quick and simple lunch or dinner? It doesn’t get much easier than this chicken salad, and it’s fantastic for meal-prepping!
Greek Yogurt Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
This Greek Yogurt Curry Chicken Salad is super flavorful and simple to make! It’s lightened up and packed with protein thanks to Greek yogurt. It tastes amazing as a sandwich, salad, or with pita chips and veggies!
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Creamy, crunchy, and packed with protein — this rotisserie chicken salad is one heck of a delicious lunch. It's great for meal prep
Venezuelan Chicken Salad
It’s made with potatoes, carrots, onions, peas, shredded chicken, and a generous amount of sauce, combining mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and a hint of sugar for flavor.
Asparagus & Dill Chicken Salad
Who says chicken salad has to be boring?! Forget plain old chicken, mayo, & relish and liven up your lunch with good-for-you greens! This Asparagus & Dill Chicken Salad is healthy, packed with flavor, and ready in 10 minutes!
