Chicken Salad: 3 Ways

By Jenn Segal

Whether you like your chicken salad deli-style, curried, or chockfull of add-ins, there’s a recipe for every occasion and appetite. All of these mayo-based chicken salads are delicious in a sandwich or wrap, scooped over greens, or eaten straight from the bowl.

Classic Chicken Salad

If you’re looking for a great basic for chicken salad recipe, this is it. It’s simple with tender chicken and minimal add-ins. This is the kind you’ll often find at delis.
Curried Chicken Salad

This curried chicken salad was originally shared on my salad column over at Serious Eats in 2011. Sweet, savory, and with a. little kick — grapes, cashews, celery, and scallions provide lots of crunch — it is still one of my favorite chicken salad recipes.
Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds

A mash-up of the internet’s most popular chicken salad recipes from Ina Garten and The Pioneer Woman, this salad with grapes and almonds is a standout.