Add fun and flavor to your meal with these quick and easy twists on classic chicken salad.

Our roundup of chicken salad recipes is destined for the favorites section of your recipe box too.

Homemade Chicken Salad

The ingredient list of this recipe is simple but oh-so effective.

Tarragon Chicken Salad - Southern Living - in a bowl with a small bowl of pecans

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Serve it on lettuce for an extra-fresh crunch.

We love the tangy notes from the Dijon mustard found in the dressing.

Thinly sliced radishes on top lend a peppery finish.

Homemade Chicken Salad

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It is a time-tested recipe that has been enlivening shower, social, and church spreads for years.

Avocado adds a bounty of creaminess while also enlivening a classic chicken salad blend in this Southern Living-favorite recipe.

The grapes add sweetness and a punchy pop of fruitiness, while the pecans add crunch and satisfying texture.

Southern Living Curry Chicken Salad in lettuce cups on a tray to serve

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It’s packed full of the nostalgic flavors of Grandma’s kitchen.

Cranberry Chicken Salad

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Southern Living Persian Salad Olivieh (Persian Chicken Salad) on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Avocado Chicken Salad in a bowl to serve on a bed of greens

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Chicken Salad With Grapes and Pecans on a plate with leaf lettuce and crackers

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Hot Chicken Salad - Southern Living

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Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

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Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad on plates to serve with lettuce and crackers

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