12 Chicken Salad Recipes That Belong on Every Brunch Table
Brunch just got a delicious upgrade. These 12 chicken salad recipes are fresh, flavorful, and elegant enough to steal the spotlight at any brunch table. Whether you love creamy classics, fruity twists, or herb-packed creations, there’s something here to impress every guest. Serve them on croissants, lettuce cups, or toast—and watch them disappear in minutes.
Tarragon Chicken Salad
This tarragon chicken salad recipe is perfect for lunch or an easy dinner. Savory chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy dressing with the herbaceous pop of tarragon make a uniquely delicious sandwich or spread. It’s a family favorite over here!
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
This dill pickle chicken salad is any pickle lovers dream! With tangy pickles, creamy dressing, and tender chicken, it’s a protein-packed meal that comes together in just 20 minutes and stays delicious all week. For an easy vegetarian swap—use mashed chickpeas instead!
Napa Almond Chicken Salad (Panera Copycat)
Inspired by Panera’s famous Napa Almond Chicken Salad, this homemade version is just as delicious and so easy to make! Panera may have taken it off the menu, but you can still enjoy this favorite at home.
Chicken Salad with Grapes
This chicken salad with grapes is a quick and tasty meal that is perfect for lunch at home, picnics, or potlucks! Enjoy it by itself, use it to make a chicken salad sandwich, or eat it as a lettuce wrap! This dish is easy to make, absolutely delicious, and will become your new favorite chicken salad recipe!
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
This creamy Greek yogurt chicken is mayo-free and made with diced chicken, apples, and celery in a fresh dill Greek Yogurt dressing.
Peach Basil Chicken Salad
This Peach Basil Chicken Salad is sweet, colorful, and such a joy to eat! Serve this peach salad as a sandwich with a croissant or on a bed of lettuce. This recipe is incredibly simple and perfect for those who love a savory and sweet combination. It’s like summer in a bowl. I know you will love this refreshing chicken salad!
Buffalo Chicken Salad
This Buffalo Chicken Salad uses shredded chicken, mayo, Greek yogurt, dill, and garlic with buffalo sauce and can be served so many ways!
Curry Chicken Salad
This easy Curry Chicken Salad is full of irresistible flavor from a creamy curry dressing, sweet golden raisins, red onion, and crunchy celery. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for a delicious meal that is ready in about 10 minutes!
Classic Chicken Salad
Classic Chicken Salad with tender bites of chicken in a creamy, well-seasoned dressing, mixed with crunchy bits of celery and onion. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or spooned over greens for an easy meal.
Chipotle Chicken Salad
Chipotle Chicken Salad is a smoky, spicy mix of chicken, vegetables, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This flavor-packed salad is a delicious twist on the classic chicken salad, offering all the smoky goodness of chipotle with a refreshing crunch and a creamy, satisfying dressing.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
This rotisserie chicken salad is the easiest way to make irresistibly delicious chicken salad at home from your leftover deli chicken. This recipe is full of moist, tender chicken, crisp veggies, and the best dressing. It’s the perfect light and healthy lunch or dinner to enjoy with your family.
Cranberry Chicken Salad
This easy Cranberry Chicken Salad with almonds is graced with a tangy, lightly sweet poppy seed dressing. Pile it onto buttery croissants with crisp lettuce for a delicious and satisfying meal.
