Zoe’s Chicken Salad (Copycat Recipe)

Chicken salad is a staple for picnics, family gatherings, or a quick lunch. The best part, you can make this Zoë’s Kitchen favorite right from your own kitchen.

Zoe’s Kitchen Chicken Salad Recipe

Chicken salad is something I crave, and let’s be honest, it’s delicious! One of my favorites when I am out running errands is this one from Zoe’s Kitchen.

I love their soup too but usually fill up on the sandwich and have to take the soup home for later.

Making this recipe when I’m in a rush is great because it requires one large mixing bowl and a spoon. Talk about easy clean-up for lunch or dinner.

My Chicken Macaroni Salad, Classic Chicken Salad, and Ham Salad are some of my other faves too.

Ingredients Needed

Chicken – I prefer to use shredded chicken breasts because I prefer white meat but use your favorite. If you have any leftover rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken thighs they work great too.

Mayo – As you know I love Duke’s mayonnaise, but feel free to substitute for other mayos. Fat free mayo will do just fine here, but don’t use Miracle Whip. It has a different flavor profile.

Diced celery – Substitute for red onion or leave out all together.

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How to Make Zoe’s Chicken Salad Recipe

First: Shred 3 cups of chicken, and dice your celery for ¼ of a cup.

Second: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, and the mayo. Season with salt and pepper or to taste.

Third: Mix until all ingredients are coated. Spread on bread for a refreshing sandwich, or dip with crackers for a filling snack!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

Variations

Chicken salad is so versatile that it is the perfect salad to add all your favorite things to. Adding hard boiled eggs to this recipe is a great way to add even more protein.

If you are looking for some extra flavors, add finely diced dill pickle, diced onion, grapes, pecans, or dried cranberries.

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve this chicken salad on a sandwich, a wrap, or on some mixed greens. Or eat it like it is with some pita chips, kettle chips, dill pickles, or bell pepper slices.

Can I switch out the celery?

Celery isn’t everyone’s favorite thing, so feel free to substitute it for something else like cucumbers, carrots, radishes, or even apples.

Tips for No Leftovers

• Before mixing, I like to chill my chicken so it is ready to serve.
• Store in an airtight container for no longer than a week.
• Give leftover salad a quick stir before you serve it.
• I don’t recommend freezing the chicken salad. Instead, cook and shred your chicken, throw it in the freezer and pull it out when ready to make the recipe.

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Zoe’s Chicken Salad is great but it tastes even better homemade!

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