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Chicken salad is simple, reliable, and easy to throw together, which is exactly why it tends to show up on repeat for preppable lunches.
NEW & IMPROVED HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPES
Each of these recipes takes the foundation of a traditional chicken salad (think lots of veggies, a yummy sauce, and well… of course, chicken) and reworks it into something a little more interesting through bold flavors, added texture, or a completely different approach to the dressing.
All of these recipes are easy to prep ahead, easy to store, and the kind of meals that actually get better as they sit in the fridge.
If you already love chicken salad, this is a great way to mix things up without making things complicated. They’re fresh, flavorful, and each one brings something a little different to the table while still keeping that same easy, go-to feel.
AVOCADO CORN CHICKEN SALAD
5 from 10 votes
My most viral chicken salad recipe! So simple but so delicious. This avocado corn chicken salad is made with chicken breast, avocado, corn, fresh herbs, and a light homemade dressing for a protein-packed, flavorful meal with plenty of fresh texture and no mayo needed.
This curry chicken salad is made with chicken, crisp veggies, dates, cashews, and curry powder for a chicken salad that's full of texture and a little more flavor than a traditional chicken salad.
This buffalo pulled chicken salad combines rotisserie chicken, cabbage, carrots, and a buffalo-ranch style flavor for the easiest chicken salad with a little kick.
This peanut satay chicken salad pairs chicken with purple cabbage, carrots, herbs, and a creamy peanut sauce for a savory, veggie-packed, fresher version of a chicken salad.
This harvest chicken salad combines chicken with crisp apple, dried cranberries, celery, and spiced roasted pecans for a sweet-savory combo with more crunch, texture, and seasonal flavor than a traditional chicken salad.
This Greek chicken salad pairs seared chicken breast with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, pepperoncini, and a Greek yogurt-based sauce that's veggie-packed and high in protein.
This Asian chicken salad combines precooked chicken with bell peppers, snap peas, scallions, and a peanut-sesame-garlic-ginger dressing an Asian-inspired twist on the classic.
This one's a no-mayo take on the classic Waldorf chicken salad that combines shredded chicken, apple, grapes, celery, and walnuts with a tangy yogurt-based dressing.
A quick homemade dairy-free pesto gets tossed with chicken, celery, green onions, pine nuts, and sliced almonds for a fresh, herby forward chicken salad.
A super easy rotisserie chicken Caesar chicken salad combining pre-cooked chicken, Caesar dressing, slaw mix, and slivered almonds for an easy, 15 minute throw together meal.
