Chicken Salads

Sink your fork into a crisp, refreshing chicken-studded salad with our satisfying chicken salad recipes. The combination of a veggie-filled dish and the lean protein in chicken results in a healthy meal that will keep you fueled for hours. There are no boring "diet" salads here; only flavorful meals everyone will love. Start by tossing together the usual leafy greens with more unexpected ingredients, such as focaccia, grilled fruits, bold cheeses, crunchy nuts, and trendy whole grains. Then drizzle the salad with homemade vinaigrettes or creamy yogurt dressings made from simple, fresh ingredients for tasty salad dressings so much more flavorful than those from a bottle. You'll be amazed how easy it is to make your own salad dressing. The chicken salad recipes in this collection call for chicken in a variety of forms, from purchased rotisserie chicken and grilled chicken to poached and skillet-cooked options. If you want help mastering any of these cooking methods, use our downloadable guide to learn the best way to cook different cuts of chicken for the most delicious results.