Seven chicken salad recipes from Martha Stewart that go from a classic mayo version to an Asian lime soy dressing, a taco salad with black beans and avocado, and a version with apples and walnuts. Each Martha Stewart chicken salad recipe uses a different flavour profile so you never get bored of the same lunch.
I rotate between these depending on my mood. The classic goes on bread, the Asian one goes over cabbage, and the taco salad is dinner when I do not want to turn on the stove.
1. Martha Stewart Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken with mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, parsley, and a dash of hot sauce. This is the one I make most because it works on bread, over greens, or straight from the bowl with a fork.
2. Classic Chicken Salad
Diced chicken with red onion, celery, parsley, and lemon juice in a simple mayo dressing. No extras, no surprises, just the kind of chicken salad that tastes exactly like you want it to.
3. Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Chicken salad with diced apple for sweetness and toasted walnuts for crunch. I was not sure about fruit in chicken salad until I tried this one and now I get it.
4. Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chopped chicken with celery and parsley built specifically for bread. Martha keeps this version simple so the sandwich stays clean and does not fall apart when you pick it up.
5. Asian Chicken Salad
Lime juice, soy sauce, jalapeño, and vegetable oil turn shredded chicken into something completely different from the usual mayo version. I make this when I want chicken salad that feels light and sharp instead of creamy.
6. Chicken Taco Salad
Black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheddar, and chicken over lettuce with a taco-style dressing. This is a full dinner salad that I make on nights when I want something cold but filling.
7. Chicken Salad Club Roll
Chicken salad rolled into a club-style sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomato. When regular chicken salad sandwiches feel too plain, this is the upgrade I reach for.