I've rounded up the top 50 sides for chicken salad. Figuring out what to serve with chicken salad can be a difficult task. I've made it easy for you with this list of various homemade breads, green salads, rolls, fruit salads, potato chips, pickles, crackers, soups and veggie-based sides.

Chicken Salad is a popular creamy, shredded chicken recipe. In addition to chicken, it usually contains celery, onions, fresh herbs, and sometimes grapes and walnuts.
You'll find many variations on the well-known chicken salad recipe. Curried chicken salad is very popular. As well as Waldorf-style chicken salad.
Sometimes chicken salad can be an entire meal all on its own. Other times, you may want to include a delicious side dish to go along with your chicken salad.
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The best sides for chicken salad include homemade croissant rolls, refrigerator pickles, seed-based keto crackers, fresh garden salads, and ripe & juicy fruit salads.
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Top 50 Sides for Chicken Salad
I've rounded up the top 50 sides for creamy chicken salad. Figuring out what to serve with chicken salad can be a difficult task. I have made it easy for you with this list of various homemade breads, green salads, rolls, fruit salads, potato chips, pickles, crackers and veggie-based sides.
Bread Machine Italian Breadsticks - Food Meanderings
Making breadsticks is easy when you use a bread machine! These breadsticks are loaded with the delicious flavors of garlic and parmesan cheese.
Rustic Gluten-Free Cornbread
This cornbread is baked in a cast iron skillet, vegan and free of the top 8 common food allergens!
Easy Spelt Focaccia
Making focaccia bread is made easy thanks to this simple and flavorful recipe. If you have 15 minutes and a mixing bowl, then you can make your own focaccia bread at home!
Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Air-fryer garlic bread is crispy, buttery and loaded with garlic flavor. It is the perfect side for creamy chicken salad.
No Knead Overnight Bread for Bread Baking Beginners
My recipe for No Knead Overnight Bread does not require any rounds of kneading after the bread has risen and you can let it rise overnight and then pop it in the oven first thing in the morning while you are brewing your coffee.
Cheesy Zucchini Bread
Cheesy Zucchini bread is a savory quick bread loaded with zucchini, cheddar, onion, garlic and herbs.
4 Ingredient Quick Homemade Beer Bread
Just like the name implies, you only need FOUR common ingredients to make this recipe! Flour, sugar, beer and butter... that's it!
Spinach Caprese Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette
This classic Caprese salad is given a unique twist with a made-from-scratch cherry vinaigrette.
Kale Salad Recipe
This beautiful kale salad from Joy Food Sunshine is loaded with fresh veggies and is topped with cranberries, pecans, creamy cheddar cheese and a homemade dressing.
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Chopped red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots are mixed in a delicious sweet and tangy dressing to make a Marinated Vegetable Salad! This delicious vegetarian recipe is the perfect way to get in fresh raw vegetables when you aren't in the mood for a traditional salad.
Strawberry Pecan Salad
Strawberry Pecan Salad from Quiche my Grits is served over mixed greens, topped with feta and a homemade strawberry dressing.
Berry Caprese Salad {4th of July Salad}
Jam Jar Kitchen's Caprese inspired salad is served over mixed greens and topped with strawberries, blueberries, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, pine nuts and homemade Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Asparagus Salad with Fried Goat Cheese - Sugar & Snap Peas
Crisp salad greens are topped with sautéed asparagus, roasted onions & garlic and crispy, panko-coated fried goat cheese! My Asparagus Salad with Fried Goat Cheese is one of my favorites!
Caesar Salad with Cornbread Croutons
If you're a fan of Caesar salad, you owe it to yourself to try Caesar Salad with Cornbread Croutons. Cornbread croutons take your Caesar salad to the next level, with the combination of sweet cornbread and tangy Caesar dressing. Plus, cornbread croutons are a great way to use up leftover cornbread!
3-Ingredient Drop Biscuits
3 Ingredient Drop Biscuits are truly made with only three common ingredients - self-rising flour, butter, and milk! These delicious, buttery biscuits cook until the tops and bottoms are golden brown and perfectly crisp, but still remain fluffy, tender, and moist in the middle!
Buttermilk Biscuits
If you're short on time, then these homemade buttermilk biscuits from The Cozy Cook are the best choice. They only take 35 minutes to make, contain only 6 ingredients and are topped with delicious honey butter!
Homemade Bagels
These homemade bagels are dense, chewy and would be perfect topped with creamy chicken salad.
Classic Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
These homemade, whole wheat dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, higher in fiber and have a tender, golden brown crust.
Flaky Sourdough Croissants - With Step by Step Instructions
My favorite way to eat a chicken salad sandwich is on a buttery, flaky croissant. Skip the store-bought croissants and make your own by following these step-by-step instructions!
Homemade Sub Rolls (Hoagie Rolls) - Sub Buns
These simple instructions make it easy to bake your own homemade hoagie rolls at home. You only need 20 minutes of prep time and 6 common ingredients!
Easy Vegan Flatbread Recipe
This simple flatbread recipe is easily customizable and turns out soft and fluffy every time!
Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Spend with Pennies created these easy-to-make dinner rolls that are soft, fluffy, packed with flavor and can be made by hand or with a stand mixer.
Watermelon Arugula Salad (Paleo, Plant-Based)
Peppery arugula is mixed with sweet watermelon to make this summer fresh paleo and plant-based salad.
Grilled Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto (Paleo, Whole30)
Caramelized juicy peaches are tossed with sweet aged balsamic vinegar and served with creamy avocado, arugula and prosciutto.
Mango pomegranate fruit salad
This colorful tropical fruit salad only takes 10 minutes to prep!
Mango Slaw Recipe
Not only would this fruit and veggie side dish pair well with chicken salad, but it also makes an excellent topping for tacos!
Homemade Potato Chips
Crispy, salty homemade potato chips are made with 3 simple ingredients - potatoes, salt and vegetable oil. They are the perfect vehicle for scooping up bites of creamy chicken salad!
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Instead of regular white potatoes, opt for sweet potatoes! This recipe shows you how to make sweet potato chips in the air fryer or in the oven.
Shortcut Sweet Heat Pickles and Vidalia Onions
These sweet and hot half-way homemade pickles are the perfect side to go along with creamy chicken salad.
Small Batch Refrigerator Dill Pickles
These refrigerator pickles contain garlic, dill and a little bit of spice.
Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles
The hands-on prep work for these pickles is quick and easy. They are perfect to bring along to your next BBQ or picnic.
No Cook Refrigerator Pickles (No Added Sugar!)
These refrigerator pickles have no added sugar and don't require any stovetop cooking!
Dill Crackers
These crunchy crackers are made with fresh dill and are perfect for scooping up large bites of chicken salad!
Delicious Vegan Sourdough Crackers
If you love making sourdough bread, then you've got to try sourdough crackers!
Easy 4-Seed Crackers Recipe
These crunchy 4-seed crackers are keto, gluten free and pair well with all kinds of dips, spreads and creamy chicken salad!
Smoked Corn on the Cob
When smoking corn on the cob, the corn steams inside tinfoil. This results in perfectly cooked, juicy corn. This would be an excellent gluten free, whole food based side dish for creamy chicken salad.
Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
Air Fryer Green Beans are flavored with garlic and parmesan and are made in under 10 minutes.
Baked Asparagus with Lemon Recipe
Saporito Kitchen's baked asparagus is made in under 20 minutes and contains only 5 simple ingredients.
Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots
These sweet and savory Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots are roasted until tender and caramelized. They're the perfect, easy side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, plus every weeknight in between!
Crispy Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Fries ~ On My Kids Plate
Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Fries are coated in crunchy panko bread crumbs and baked until golden brown.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan
Fun Money Mom's roasted sweet potatoes are covered in garlic, parmesan and thyme. They are an excellent side dish for lunch or dinner!
Avocado Fries
Crispy, fried avocado is the perfect side dish for the avocado lover! Sliced avocado is dredged in a simple panko bread crumb coating and fried until golden brown.
How To Roast Broccoli - Garlic Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Garlic Roasted Broccoli is ready in just 20 minutes! Learn how to make the perfect roasted broccoli from Wholesome Yum.
Roasted Green Beans and Carrots
If you're looking for a time-saving, delicious side dish, then you need to make this 5 ingredient recipe for Roasted Green Beans and Carrots! Oven-roasted vegetables are cooked together on the same sheet pan, tossed in fresh sliced garlic, and roasted until tender and caramelized. This easy side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and any regular weeknight dinner!
The Best Sauteed Green Beans
Fresh green beans are sautéed in olive oil with garlic, lemon zest and pistachios.
Savory Spinach & Parmesan Muffins
These savory make-ahead muffins are the perfect side for chicken salad. They could also be served for breakfast, brunch or along side a bowl of soup.
Sausage Spinach Quiche
Sausage Spinach Quiche is a savory and delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner option! This quick and easy side dish only calls for 6 main ingredients, making prep time minimal and cleanup a breeze. Quiche can be served with soup, salad, sandwiches, and all vegetables!
Zucchini Mozzarella Quiche
Zucchini Mozzarella Quiche is a savory and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion! The buttery, flaky, pie crust is filled with creamy mozzarella cheese, fresh zucchini, and whisked eggs. Quiche can be a side dish or main dish, and served at breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Easy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
You can enjoy homemade Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup in only 30 minutes with this quick and easy recipe! This tomato soup recipe uses pantry ingredients like canned tomatoes and basil pesto, and is just as delicious in January as it is in July!
Instant Pot Vegetable Barley Soup
This hearty soup is packed full of nutritious beans, barley and vegetables.
It's easy to make your own chicken salad at home! My recipe for Classic Chicken Salad contains step-by-step instructions on how to make your own chicken salad at home. If you are going to make your own, you only need a few common ingredients and minimal kitchen equipment.
If you decide to make your own cooked and shredded chicken at home, I recommend purchasing chicken from Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus partners with small family farmers to humanely raise happy & healthy birds.
Find my full recipe for Classic Chicken Salad here.
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