What to Serve with Chicken Salad (Top 7 Side Dish Ideas)

Get inspired with these Top 7 side dish ideas for what to serve with Chicken Salad. From soup and salads to macaroni and cheese, we've got a lot of creative ideas for the best side dishes on what to eat with Chicken Salad.

Chicken Salad on Croissants are always a must have when hosting brunch, lunch, baby showers, wedding showers, etc. I love this specific chicken salad recipe because it takes just a few minutes to make, and is so much more elegant versus traditional deli meat sandwiches.

If you like fancier recipes with fruits and nuts, try this Cranberry and Pecan Chicken Salad recipe.

My favorite way to enjoy Chicken Salad is on croissants, but it's also amazing on Sourdough bread, brioche rolls or over a bed of lettuce.

When it comes to side dishes, the sky is the limit. You could pair chicken salad with fries, chips or fruit or go a little bit extra with some of these ideas, that I'm excited to share with you.

Here are the Top 7 Side Dish Ideas on What to Eat with Chicken Salad. There's no ranking order, as they are all delicious and really depend on what you want to cook.

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• Side Dishes for Chicken Salad:
• 1. Soup
• 2. Classic Salads with Greens
• 3. Pasta Salads
• 4. Grain Salad
• 5. Macaroni and Cheese
• 6. Vegetable Sides
• 7. Coleslaw
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Side Dishes for Chicken Salad:

1. Soup

An easy Soup recipe is always a great option to pair with Chicken Salad, especially in the Fall and Winter months. This Vegetable Rice Soup is a wonderful option because it doesn't have meat, and is full of veggies with a flavorful tomato broth.

Soup serves a lot of people as well, so if you're planning a party, it's always a good choice. For more of my favorite soup recipes, try this Outback Baked Potato Soup, Chicken Minestrone and Bistro French Onion Soup.

2. Classic Salads with Greens

Classic Salads with greens, like this Spinach and Arugula Salad, are light and delicious and make a great pairing. This Salad is topped with cranberries, glazed pecans, and parmesan cheese with bacon and tossed in a homemade honey mustard.

Leafy Green Salads also make a nice choice because they're not carb heavy and are quick to make. Try this Kale Pomegranate Salad, Arugula Pear Salad, and Peach Burrata Salad too.

3. Pasta Salads

Just say pasta, and I'll come running! I absolutely love fresh pasta salads for side dishes, like this Lemon Orzo with Feta Pasta Salad. It's topped with a lemon vinaigrette dressing and completely loaded with Greek flavors.

Any guest I've ever had over goes crazy over this easy pasta salad recipe. For more delicious quick pasta salads, try this Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, and Pesto Tortellini Salad.

4. Grain Salad

This Farro Ancient Grain Salad is one of the most addicting salads I know and its healthy. It features a curry dressing that I can guarantee will make you want seconds. It's a fantastic side choice for chicken salad and you can even prep it a day ahead to save on time.

5. Macaroni and Cheese

If you're looking for a creamy and decadent side dish, look no further than this White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. This macaroni and cheese is made on the stovetop with no baking, to keep the sauce nice and creamy. Plus, it's ready in less than 30 minutes.

6. Vegetable Sides

Vegetable side dishes are a healthy choice to add to the plate too. This Sautéed Butternut Squash is ready to eat in less than 30 minutes and is savory and sweet. It's topped with fresh sliced almonds and cranberries for a nice finish.

For more vegetable side dishes, try this Blackened Corn and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts.

7. Coleslaw

Coleslaw is the love of my life, just kidding, but I do love it. It's crunchy, sweet and tangy and this easy coleslaw recipe takes 5 minutes to make.

It uses a homemade dressing with simple ingredients and a bagged version of coleslaw. This way, we get that fresh tangy dressing we want, without all the cabbage chopping.

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