Quick and Easy Chicken Saladis one of my favorite dishes to throw together in a hurry. You can make it once and eat for the next few days.

chicken salad sandwich made with whole grain bread and lettuce sitting on a white plate

My kids and husband love this chicken salad and I love all the great flavors and vegetables it has.I also love that it doesn’t need to be heated or cooked before eating. It’s the perfect thing to grab when you are hungry and need somethingnow.

The best part? You can eat it however you see fit. I like to use mini bell peppers, celery, and cucumber to dip into the chicken salad. My kids liked it served on top of cracker, and my husband likes it on toastedwhole grain breadwith extra mayo on the bread.No matter how you eat it, it’s great.

top view of a bowl with all the ingredients for chicken salad sitting on a cutting board with whole grain bread above it and a plaid dish towel below it

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fresh and Light: This chicken salad makes for a light and refreshing meal perfect for hot summer days.
Quick and Easy Preparation: As the name suggests, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a fast lunch.
Great for Meal Prep: This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, making it a convenient option for meal prepping and having a ready-to-eat meal on hand.

Ingredients

Cooked Shredded Chicken
Grapes
Mayonnaise:homemade is a great choice, if you have it
Slivered Almonds
Bell Peppers
Green Onion
Fresh Spinach
Salt and Pepper

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

top view of a bowl of chicken salad, a bunch of grapes, and a chicken salad sandwich resting on a cutting board

How to Make Quick and Easy Chicken Salad

Step #1.In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well.

Step #3.Serve or eat as desired.

Step #2.Add more mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to taste.

Step #4.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe FAQs

What do I serve with chicken salad?

Serve with fruit, cut up veggies, your favorite potato chips or put it on bread for a yummy sandwich.

How long does chicken salad last?

This chicken salad is great for leftovers. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I use a rotisserie chicken or chicken salad?

You bet! Rotisserie is quick, easy, and will taste amazing in your chicken salad.

top view of ingredients for chicken salad in a bowl

Expert Tips

Chicken salad will taste best if you let it chill in the fridgefor 30 minutes or more after mixing it together.
Don’t “overdress” the salad.You want enough mayo to moisten it but not enough to make it soggy.
The beautiful thing about a good chicken salad is the mixture of textures.If you don’t like or can’t use one of the crunchy ingredients (the grapes, bell peppers, and almonds) be sure to add something else crunchy to make up for it (celery, green onions, chopped pecans, etc.).