Chicken salad is one of our favorite summer side dishes. Cold, cooked chicken and pasta all covered in creamy mayo, yum! However, we’re not just limiting ourselves to this version of chicken salad. Home cooks from around the country have shared their delicious twists on chicken salad. We’ve got pecan chicken salad, Buffalo chicken pasta salad, dill pickle chicken salad, fruity chicken salad, and so many more! Get ready to Pinch all of these delicious chicken salad recipes.
Lizzy’s Famous Pecan Chicken Salad
“I went out to eat with my Grandpa Klepper and he was telling me about a chicken salad sandwich that he had fallen in love with and wanted me to try it, so I did. I thought to myself, I could so make this ten times cheaper than what it would cost to buy just one sandwich. Now it’s a HUGE hit with family and friends. I even made this for my own wedding reception dinner and got rave reviews.” – Elizabeth
Uncle Wiley’s Chicken Salad
“My Uncle Wiley lives in Winter Haven Florida. We try to visit him a couple of times a year. I love to cook, so I cook while I am there, unless we are going to some of the great restaurants in the area. But he makes the best chicken salad I have ever eaten. I brought this recipe home with me. My family and friends absolutely love it.” – Debbie
Chicken Salad With Fresh Peaches
“Instead of the usual grapes and celery, try some fresh peaches and cucumber in chicken salad.” – Gretchen
Susan’s Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta Salad
“My family loves this yummy salad. It’s similar to La Madeleine’s Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta Salad, with the added protein of chicken. Served with a green salad, it’s a complete meal.” – Susan
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
“A creamy chicken salad with plenty of dill pickles!” – Kevin
Fruity Nutty Chicken Salad
“Every time someone new tries it, I have a new fan. My sister and I made it at mom and dad’s 50th. It was a real hit.” – Gordon
Loaded Buffalo Chicken Baked Potato Salad
“This zesty potato salad is a combination of loaded baked potatoes and Buffalo chicken wings, all in potato salad form. It can be served warm or cold!” – Crystal
Cold Chicken Salad
“I make this ahead of time for camping. It is easy to dish up.” – Lonna
Grilled Chicken and Tortellini Salad
“This is a great chicken pasta meal. It can also be prepared without the chicken, and other vegetables – artichoke hearts are popular with this dish.” – Peggy
Chicken Waldorf Salad
“My husband and I both love this as a main dish salad. What could be easier, especially on a busy day or a hot day!” – Marlene
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
“Chicken salad is one of those things that is unique to its maker and taste. There are millions of ways to throw together this cool yumminess but this Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is at the top of my list of favorites.” – Debbie
Fabulous Chicken Salad
“We all LOVE chicken salad on croissants in my house. Over the years, and with my children and husband as my taste-testers, I have come up with this recipe which has a secret ingredient that adds a great taste… curry powder!” – Stacey
Deluxe Honey Pecan Chicken Salad
“Another one of those recipes that I have to keep copies of on hand because I get so many requests for it. Great on croissants or with any type of cracker.” – Debbie
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
“As everyone has a different taste, you can change this up and use blue cheese dressing instead of the ranch. You can also use canned chicken, rotisserie chicken whatever is easier.” – Robin
Summer Spaghetti Salad
“This is one of my favorite summer dishes!” – Rhonda
Chicken Pasta Salad
“I buy chicken from the grocery store deli and a large container of macaroni salad and always have some leftover. This recipe is what I do with it.” – Bobbie