Spring Chicken Salad

Simple Chicken Salad

Best thing about spring is everything bright and fresh that comes along with it, including salads. And you guys know how much I love my salads!

This spring chicken salad is fresh, light, and so crisp. It combines some of my favs like cucumbers, radishes, and tomatoes with shredded chicken and then tossed in a zesty vinaigrette.

It’s so simple to make and serves well with crusty bread or even better, stuff it into a pita break just like our chicken salad pita. You can make four smaller salads or two bigger salads.

How to Make Chicken Salad

What I love about this simple chicken salad is that it’s very easy to make, especially if you already have cooked chicken on hand. The rest is just a matter of chopping the veggies and making the vinaigrette.

• Step 1: Make the salad – In a salad bowl, combine the cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and chicken. Add the tomatoes at the end if you want them to hold their shape better, especially if using Campari tomatoes, which are delicate.
• Step 2: Make the vinaigrette – In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Step 3: Combine together – Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Taste for salt and pepper before serving.

How Long Does Chicken Salad Last?

This chicken salad is best when served immediately. You can refrigerate it for 1-2 days, however, the veggies do get a little soft the longer the salad sits.