The BEST Chicken Salad Recipe (2024)

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This is the BEST chicken salad recipe EVER! There is no way to describe how good this chicken salad is – you will have to make it and see. Believe me when I say this chicken salad is simply delicious.

This is probably the best dish Hubby has ever made, and that is really saying something! My husband is an excellent cook with some really creative ideas!

Chicken Salad Recipe

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Hubby has made this recipe hundreds of times. It is one of my favorite recipes, and I hope it will become a new favorite of yours!

I list the weight for this one as he finds it easier to do the dressing for this creamy chicken salad recipe by weight on a kitchen scale. Because people had asked, he converted to the traditional cup measurement for me. I list both below.

This is going to become one of your favorite chicken salad recipes. Don’t believe me? Read the comment section.

This is not a simple recipe, but it is easy to make. By that I mean there are wonderful flavors that come together between the dressing and the chicken salad ingredients making it like no other chicken salad recipe you have ever eaten – it really is next level and not a classic chicken salad recipe.

This is one of my favorite cold salads; a delicious recipe at any time of the year.

Tips and variations for making this delicious chicken salad recipe:

● Hubby recently bought a sous vide cooker (because we needed another kitchen gadget in our house *insert eye roll*) and made the chicken for this recipe with the sous vide cooker instead of making poached chicken. The chicken turned out very soft, very tender, and the chicken salad was still excellent. I prefer the poached chicken breasts but if you have a sous vide cooker and make your cooked chicken that way, it works too! You can make the chicken ahead of time.

● We use dried dill weed. Use three times as much fresh dill weed if you prefer fresh.

● I have never used miracle whip in this recipe and do not recommend it.

● I have never used honey mustard instead of Dijon mustard in this recipe and do not recommend it.

● I have not used rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, a whole chicken, or chicken thighs on this chicken, and do not recommend any of them. If you prefer dark meat to white meat, you may want to try poaching boneless chicken thighs. I have not done so myself, however.

● There are no red grapes, green grapes, or dried cranberries in this recipe. I have never added any but from comments on this recipe on Pinterest, I’ve had people say that they have added grapes and liked it. Remember that they will make this recipe sweeter.

● We have used plain sunflower seeds and honey sunflower seeds in this recipe many times. The honey flavored gives a touch more “sweet”, both are excellent choices.

● People have used this inside a buttery croissant, on a bed of lettuce (lettuce cups), or a bed of greens, or homemade chicken salad sandwiches.

● All the basic ingredients for this chicken salad recipe should be easily found at your local grocery store.

● Refrigerate all leftover chicken salad in an airtight container.

If you are looking for more chicken recipes, try these:

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Recipe
Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Chicken Salad Recipe Dressing Ingredients:

● 1 cup Mayonnaise (6oz by scale weight)
● ½ cup Sour Cream (4oz by scale weight)
● 2 TBSP Dijon Mustard (1oz by scale weight)
● 1 TBSP Dill Weed
● 2 tsp Sugar
● ½ tsp White Pepper
● 5 tsp Lemon Juice

Salad Ingredients:

● 3 cups chopped Poached Chicken
● 1 cup finely chopped Celery
● 4 TBSP finely chopped Green Onions
● ½ cup shelled Sunflower Seeds

Chicken Salad Mise en Place:

● Two Bowls (one small, one large)
● Cutting Board
● Knife
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoons
● Spatula or Spoon

Chicken Salad Recipe Salad Directions:

● Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, dill weed, sugar, white pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix all dressing ingredients together.

● Cut your cool, poached chicken into bite-sized, small pieces.

● Add all salad ingredients (poached chicken, celery, green onions, and sunflower seeds) to the mixed dressing.
● Mix together well.

● Chill for at least two hours before serving.

Yield: 1

Chicken Salad Recipe

The BEST Chicken Salad Recipe (7)

This is the BEST chicken salad recipe EVER! There is no way to describe how good this chicken salad is – you will have to make it and see. Believe me when I say this chicken salad is simply delicious.

Prep Time15 minutes

Additional Time2 hours

Total Time2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chicken Salad Recipe Dressing Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise (6oz by scale weight)
  • ½ cup Sour Cream (4oz by scale weight)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (1oz by scale weight)
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Weed
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon White Pepper
  • 5 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • Salad Ingredients:
  • 3 cups chopped Poached Chicken
  • 1 cup finely chopped stalk Celery
  • 4 tablespoon finely chopped Green Onions
  • ½ cup shelled Sunflower Seeds

Instructions

    1. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, dill weed, sugar, white pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix all dressing ingredients together.
    2. Cut your cool, poached chicken into bite-size, small pieces.
    3. Add all salad ingredients (poached chicken, celery, green onions, and sunflower seeds) to the mixed dressing.
    4. Mix together well.
    5. Chill for at least two hours before serving.

Notes

Here is my poached chicken recipe. It makes a difference to this recipe! I highly advise using poached chicken.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 633Total Fat: 56gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 42gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1807mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 25g

Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.

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The BEST Chicken Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the main ingredients for chicken salad? ›

What pairs well with chicken salad? ›

What to Serve with Chicken Salad: Top Side Dishes
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Roasted Red PotatoesEarthy, herbedFluffy inside, crispy edges
Sauteed GreensGarlicky, savoryWilted, tender
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Why is my chicken salad so bland? ›

How to make chicken salad taste better. The secret ingredient you should be adding to your chicken salad is pickle juice (via Cookies and Cups). You can (and should) add chopped pickles for extra tang and crunch, but if you like to keep things simple, just a splash or two of the pickle juice will do.

What are the four 4 components of salad? ›

The basic parts of a salad are the base, the body, the garnish, and the dressing. The five basic types of salad are green salads (tossed or composed), bound, vegetable, fruit, and combination.

How to make Kylie Jenner salad? ›

Sesame Chicken Salad Directions

In a large bowl, add tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar substitute, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined. To the top of the dressing, add lettuce, red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, slivered almonds, sesame seeds and chicken. Toss to evenly coat.

What is the Kim Kardashian salad? ›

Fresh and flavorful, La Scala Salad is a copycat recipe of the famous Italian chopped salad served at La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills. Rumor has it, Kim Kardashian orders this salad often, and for good reason!

What salad are the Kardashians always eating? ›

If you haven't heard of Health Nut, you probably known them more famously as the “Kardashian salads” that they are always eating/shaking around on their show (in case you aren't a fan of the show, the Kardashians' go-to order is the Chinese chicken salad and the mango iced greentini).

How many days must the chicken salad be served? ›

Store chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stored properly, chicken salad should last for three to five days. If you served chicken salad over salad greens, try to store the greens separately to prevent them from getting soggy and wilted.

Is eating chicken and salad everyday good? ›

Did you know such a meal can protect against health conditions like heart disease? It also ensures a low-calorie diet, free of unhealthy fats. Well-seasoned grilled chicken, in particular, can boost protein supply, support strong bones and even help you lose weight.

Should chicken salad be warm or cold? ›

Since chicken salad is served cold, chicken breast is preferable—it's got a much more pleasant mouthfeel than dark meat when eaten at lower temps.

What goes bad in chicken salad? ›

Discard any chicken salad with visible mold growth. Fresh chicken salad should have a light color. If the chicken or mayonnaise appears discolored or gray, it's time to toss it. Chicken salad should have a creamy or slightly chunky texture.

What should you not do in the preparation of chicken salad? ›

To ensure that your chicken salad tastes the way that it should, you should avoid using overcooked or dry chicken in your recipe. Unfortunately, as we cook chicken, the moisture of the bird slowly evaporates.

Why am I still hungry after eating chicken salad? ›

You are hungry because you didn't have any fat. Fat is an essential nutrient that your body uses to form cell membranes and make hormones. You need to have some, preferably unsaturated. If you put some olive oil and vinegar on your salad, it will fill you up longer.

What is chicken salad chick chicken salad made of? ›

Classic Carol

All white meat, shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise, & our secret seasoning.

What are the ingredients in Golden Chick chicken salad? ›

Our chicken salad has fresh celery, walnuts and hand-cut grapes, plus the best Golden Chick chicken. Put that atop fresh lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots and cheese, and you've got the perfect salad.

What does a main dish salad contain? ›

Main Dish Salads
  • Salad Greens. Use about two cups of salad greens for each person and place on the plate as a bed for building the salad. ...
  • Fruits & Veggies. Next add about a cup or two of other vegetables and fruits. ...
  • Protein. Now it is time to add some protein. ...
  • Dairy. ...
  • Dressing. ...
  • Whole Grains.

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