Our 10 Best Chicken Salad Recipes of All Time

These are our absolute best chicken salad recipes ever, according to thousands of Allrecipes community members.

a close up view of basic chicken salad served open faced on a piece of bread with lettuce
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DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

Everyone needs a tried-and-true chicken salad recipe in their back pocket. Need some inspiration? We've got you covered. These chicken salads are the best of the best, according to the Allrecipes community. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find a new favorite in our collection of our top-rated chicken salad recipes.

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Holiday Chicken Salad

Holiday Chicken Salad

Average Rating:
4.8 stars | 1,200+ reviews

Bee Mutlu

"I love this recipe. It manages to be both elegant and comforting. It's a new classic."

—Bee Mutlu
02 of 11

Fruity Curry Chicken Salad

fruity curry chicken salad sandwich served with carrot slices.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Average Rating:
4.8 stars | 1,000+ reviews

Karen L. Baker

"A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist—great on a croissant or in a honey pita."

—Karen L. Baker
03 of 11

Becky's Chicken Salad

Becky's Chicken Salad
sanzoe

Average Rating:
4.7 stars | 900+ reviews

Becky Riley

"A delicious, rich and tasty cold chicken salad! Whipped cream gives this a lift. Serve on a lettuce leaf or in sandwiches."

—Becky Riley
04 of 11

Best Chicken Salad

a close up view of basic chicken salad served open faced on a piece of bread with lettuce
Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

Average Rating:
4.6 stars | 600+ Reviews

Jackie M

"This chicken salad recipe is the best and a family favorite! I like to use leftover roast chicken or baked chicken breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary."

—Jackie M
05 of 11

My Favorite Chicken Salad

My Favorite Chicken Salad
Kim's Cooking Now

Average Rating:
4.8 stars | 150+ reviews

SunnyDaysNora

"This savory chicken salad is by far my favorite. I'm a huge fan of chicken salad and have tried many variations over the years. This recipe with simple, refreshing flavors and great texture is wonderful on a sandwich or served over a bed of lettuce."

—SunnyDaysNora
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Feta Chicken Salad

Feta Chicken Salad
Molly

Average Rating:
4.7 stars | 300+ reviews

CHELC44

"This feta chicken salad is a basic chicken salad recipe with red bell peppers and feta cheese. Try using tomato-basil feta for added flavor!"

—CHELC44
07 of 11

Chicken Salad with Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

close up view of Chicken Salad with Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato with avocado in a white bowl

fabeveryday

Average Rating:
4.6 stars | 300+ reviews

Jackie

"This chicken salad is dressed with a lemony mayonnaise and served over crisp lettuce leaves."

—Jackie
08 of 11

Rachel's Cranberry Chicken Salad

Rachel's Cranberry Chicken Salad

Average Rating:
4.7 stars | 200+ reviews

Rachel Mehl

"This cranberry chicken salad is a great sandwich filling that they make at the diner in the hospital where I work, but I fancied it up a bit with some green onions and pecans. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Delicious!"

—Rachel Mehl
09 of 11

Dijon Chicken Salad

closeup of a blue bowl holding creamy-looking chicken salad made with celery and halved red grapes, with a plate of croissants in the background

fabeveryday

Average Rating:
4.7 stars | 60+ reviews

Susan C

"This Dijon chicken salad is wonderful and easy to prepare. Plus, most of the ingredients you likely have right in your pantry. Serve it on pita halves, croissants, or rolls."

—Susan C
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Chipotle Chicken Salad

Chicken salad on cracker

Chef Mo

Average Rating:
4.6 stars | 50 reviews

Toni Losada

"Try this recipe for chicken salad with a chipotle kick if you have leftover chicken that you want to use. This is very easy and takes no time at all."

—Toni Losada
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