Take a look at these 25+ irresistible sides for chicken salad, from cozy soups and refreshing vegetable salads to fruit salad, fresh-baked sandwich bread, and homemade chips. There's something for everyone!
Whether you wrap it up, serve it on a croissant, or over a bed of greens, creamy chicken salad is rarely a meal on its own! Well, technically it could be, but I prefer to serve chicken salad with a side dish or two!
Sometimes, I get creative and whip up a pesto pasta salad with sundried tomatoes; other times, I keep it simple with a scoop of creamy American coleslaw, chips, and a pickle.
However, no matter how you serve it, the right side dish makes chicken salad even tastier! Whether you're making chicken salad wraps or Mediterranean chicken salad pitas, I've got plenty of easy and delicious side dish ideas to round out your meal!
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- Vegetable soup recipes
- Broccoli and Zucchini Soup
- Panera 10-vegetable Soup Recipe
- Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
- Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
- Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup (without ham)
- Fresh vegetable salads
- Traditional Greek Salad
- Easy Garden Salad Recipe
- Arugula and Spinach Salad
- Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad
- Marinated Vegetable Salad Recipe
- Flavorful pasta salads
- Classic Macaroni Salad
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Primavera Pasta Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
- Summer Tortellini Salad with Arugula
- Homemade chips and pickles
- Garlic Dill Pickles
- Easy Refrigerator Pickles
- Small Batch Dill Pickles
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
- Homemade Potato Chips
- Homemade bread and rolls
- German Pretzel Buns
- Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
- Sourdough Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
- Dutch Oven Bread (No Knead)
- Fruit salads to serve with chicken salad
- Melon Salad
- Winter Fruit Salad with Citrus Maple Dressing
- Watermelon Strawberry Salad
- Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
- Fresh Fruit Platter
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Vegetable soup recipes
Looking for the perfect soup and sandwich duo? These veggie-packed soups bring fresh flavors that pair effortlessly with a creamy, protein-rich chicken salad sandwich.
Broccoli and Zucchini Soup
Light yet comforting, this blended broccoli and zucchini soup serves up a hefty dose of veggies to pair with your protein-packed chicken salad.
Panera 10-vegetable Soup Recipe
Light, satisfying, and packed with fiber, this fresh vegetable soup recipe is the perfect complement to a chicken salad wrap or sandwich. And even though it's a copycat recipe, you can feel free to swap out ingredients based on what you have on hand.
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Whipped up in just 30 minutes thanks to pantry staples, this roasted red pepper and tomato soup recipe is far better than anything canned! Pair it with a chicken salad sandwich for the ultimate soup-and-sandwich combo!
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Made from scratch in just 30 minutes, this creamy butternut squash soup brings just the right amount of coziness to your meal, especially during the fall and winter months!
Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup (without ham)
Made from scratch using dried 15-bean soup mix, this is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe!
Fresh vegetable salads
A chicken salad sandwich served alongside one of these fresh vegetable salads makes for a healthy and satisfying dinner your family is sure to love.
Traditional Greek Salad
Simple doesn't have to mean boring when it comes to Greek salad! This traditional Greek salad features all the toppings you love, such as kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, and tomatoes, all pulled together with an easy olive oil and red wine vinegar vinaigrette.
Easy Garden Salad Recipe
There's no excuse for not eating your veggies when you can whip up a simple garden salad in as little as 20 minutes! It pairs perfectly with chicken salad, and you get bonus points for making your dressing from scratch (recipe included)!
Arugula and Spinach Salad
Made with fresh arugula, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta, and pecans, this arugula spinach salad is perfect for when you're craving fresh greens with an elevated twist.
Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Made in just 15 minutes, this light and fresh Mediterranean-inspired tomato and cucumber salad is like summer in a bowl!
Marinated Vegetable Salad Recipe
This crunchy chopped vegetable salad is a great way to get your veggies in when you don't have any salad greens on hand. It's prepared in just 15 minutes and is perfect for making in advance because it becomes more flavorful as it sits.
Flavorful pasta salads
For a heartier and more filling meal, round out your chicken salad lunch with a big scoop of homemade pasta salad.
Classic Macaroni Salad
Always a crowd-pleaser, this classic macaroni salad recipe features frozen peas, pimentos, and sweet pickles, all pulled together with a big scoop of mayo!
Greek Pasta Salad
When you're in the mood for Greek flavors but want something more filling than a salad, this Greek pasta salad is the perfect choice! It's great for summer picnics and serving alongside your favorite chicken salad sandwich.
Primavera Pasta Salad
Featuring fresh spring veggies and a Dijon vinaigrette, this primavera pasta salad is light, vibrant, and full of flavor. With no mayo in sight, it’s the perfect balance to richer dishes like creamy chicken salad.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
For a fun and flavorful twist, try serving chicken salad with this Mexican street corn pasta salad! Featuring lime juice, smoked paprika, and fresh cilantro, it's a zippy, zesty side dish you're sure to love!
Summer Tortellini Salad with Arugula
Full of light and fresh flavors and made without mayo, this summer tortellini salad is the perfect addition to your picnic spread, backyard BBQ, or easy weeknight dinner lineup.
Homemade chips and pickles
Wondering what the ultimate sidekick to a classic chicken salad sandwich is? Obviously, it's chips and a pickle! Try out any of these made-from-scratch recipes when you feel like skipping the store-bought options for something even better.
Garlic Dill Pickles
Skip the bland, store-bought stuff and make a batch of these homemade refrigerator pickles instead! They're packed with tangy flavor, thanks to fresh garlic, dill, and pickling spices.
Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Homemade pickles are just 15 minutes away with this easy refrigerator pickle recipe. No special canning equipment is needed, making them perfect for beginners!
Small Batch Dill Pickles
These seriously crisp homemade dill pickles require minimal hands-on time and will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 months!
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
The perfect alternative to sweet potato fries, these air fryer sweet potato chips are a bit healthier (thanks to less oil) and are ready in just 20 minutes!
Homemade Potato Chips
Crispy, salty, and totally worth the extra effort, these homemade potato chips are just as deliciously addicting as the store-bought kind! Made in under an hour using just 3 simple ingredients.
Homemade bread and rolls
For comfort food at its best, serve creamy chicken salad in a warm dinner roll, pretzel bun, or over a crusty slice of homemade bread.
German Pretzel Buns
Perfectly chewy with a soft interior and crusty, salty exterior, these German pretzel buns are even better when served fresh out of the oven with a big scoop of creamy chicken salad.
Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls
You can't go wrong with these delicious pull-apart rolls. They're fluffy, soft, and practically fail-proof!
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Made using just 6 simple ingredients, these cheddar bay biscuits are similar to Red Lobster's version, but so much better!
Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
Made from start to finish in just a few hours, these sourdough discard dinner rolls have all the sourdough flavor you love but are made in a fraction of the time!
Sourdough Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
Irresistably fluffy and naturally sweet, these sourdough sweet potato rolls are a must-have chicken salad side dish!
Dutch Oven Bread (No Knead)
Made using just 4 ingredients, Dutch oven bread is not only easy to make, but it's also the perfect vessel for scooping up big bites of chicken salad!
Fruit salads to serve with chicken salad
Nothing cuts through the richness of creamy chicken salad better than a bowl of fruit salad! Melon, fresh berries, and citrus add natural sweetness and bright, juicy freshness to your plate.
Melon Salad
Featuring watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, this summery melon salad is fresh, juicy, and deliciously sweet. A mixture of lime juice, lemon juice, honey, and fresh mint provide a layer of refreshing citrusy flavor.
Winter Fruit Salad with Citrus Maple Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and sure to brighten up a dreary winter day, this citrus maple winter fruit salad is perfect for any occasion. Featuring seasonal fruit like fresh citrus, kiwi, and pomegrante.
Watermelon Strawberry Salad
This light and refreshing summer salad features fresh watermelon and ripe strawberries, which are perfect for cooling you down on a hot day.
Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Featuring a variety of fruit and a simple dressing, this honey-lime fruit salad is the perfect addition to pretty much any special occasion, including Easter, Mother's Day, and Christmas brunch.
Fresh Fruit Platter
As delicious as it is beautiful, this fresh fruit platter recipe walks you through everything you need to know to create a stunning fruit platter. It will fit right in on the table next to your bowl of creamy chicken salad!
Whether you're planning a brunch, leisurely lunch, or light dinner, these recipes will help round out the meal without overpowering the star of the show. Whether you serve chicken salad with a light soup, fresh fruit, or homemade potato chips, your spread is sure to feel balanced, refreshing, and effortless.
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