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Beat the heat this summer with our collection of 10 cool and refreshing chicken salad recipes. These delicious and easy-to-make dishes are perfect for hot days when you crave something light yet satisfying!

Golf’s Famous Chicken Salad Recipe

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The Masters serves a classic southern chicken salad that is easy to recreate at home. I have a few tips to make it as authentic as the one served at the concession stands. We will discuss ingredient choices, chicken cooking methods, texture, and bread choices.

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Really Creamy Chicken Salad

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This chicken salad recipe is quick and easy, taking less than 15 minutes to prepare. The best part is that you can customize it to your liking with a variety of add-ins. I will provide you with some great ideas to elevate this simple recipe and create your own unique version.

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Chicken Salad In Puff Pastry Cups

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Chicken Salad in Puff Pastry Cups will be the hit of your next party! These little appetizers are simple to make, and they can be filled with chicken salad, egg salad, or ham salad. Make them and watch your guests gobble them up!

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Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

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This homemade chicken salad with grapes, pecans, and celery, tossed in a tangy mayo and sour cream dressing, rivals any store-bought version. Trust me, your guests will beg for seconds (and the recipe!). Ditch the pricey deli counter.

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Thai Chopped Chicken Salad

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Thai Chopped Chicken Salad has a rainbow of crunch from peppers and peanuts, protein from tender shredded chicken, and a bit of sweet spice from peanut dressing, this salad is gluten-free and only 350 calories per serving.

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Thai Minced Chicken Salad

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Thai Minced Chicken Salad is a light salad that is found in Northeastern Thailand and Laos. It’s loaded with fresh herbs, spices, and lime juice and served with sticky rice.

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Green Goddess Chicken Salad

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Chicken salad is classic and always a hit for lunch, but what if we give it a twist? This Green Goddess Chicken Salad combines the convenience of pre-cooked chicken with the zesty kick of Trader Joe’s Zhoug Sauce and creamy mayo to bring it all together. 

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Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

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This Thai Larb Gai was the first recipe I ever published on this blog. And for a good reason: it’s probably the dish I’ve made most often the past 10 years (basically, since I lived in Thailand for a few months).

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Chicken Salad With Grapes And Cashews

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Chicken Salad with Grapes is the perfect easy lunch. The combination of grapes, celery, and cashews add an irresistible crunch! It has lots of crunch, thanks to the celery, grapes, and cashews. And the curry powder adds the perfect amount of seasoning to make it flavorful.

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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken For Chicken Salad

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This easy recipe makes perfect shredded chicken quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. All you need are three simple ingredients and about 40 minutes of hands-off time to cook.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken For Chicken Salad

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Need an easy way to make juicy and delicious shredded chicken? I have the perfect answer. This easy Slow Cooker Chicken Shredded Recipe always makes tender and juicy chicken that is easy to shred.

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