Bacon has a unique flavour that complements salads. The saltiness of bacon balances the mayonnaise, which is typically creamy and mild. It adds extra heft to an otherwise light dish. And it’s delicious!
A lot of people make the mistake of overjoying their dishes with too many additives, but when your meal includes something really great to start with – like chicken breast or fried eggs – then there’s no need to add anything more than a few cherry tomatoes for brightness and sourness. In this case, it’s important not to overwork the lettuce in order not to end up with mushy lettuce leaves, or worse still soggy breadcrumbs from left-over fried eggs.
What to Serve with Chicken Salad – 15 Fantastic Sides :
It’s summer, and that means it’s the season for potlucks! When you’re preparing to make something for a gathering of friends or family, one of your first thoughts should be what side dishes you can prepare.
The best way to ensure that everyone leaves happy is by serving up yummy sides to go along with your main course. If you’re preparing a quick and easy dish like chicken salad, we’ve got 15 fantastic sides for you to choose from.
1. Easy No Mayo Coleslaw
This recipe is as simple as it gets—and the addition of apple gives the traditional coleslaw a bit of sweetness that your guests will love. (via Happy Food Healthy Life)
2. Skillet Cornbread
What’s better than moist and sweet cornbread? Nothing! And this recipe has all those elements and teaches how to make it in a cast iron skillet so you can impress your friends and family with your cooking skills — plus wow them with this tasty side dish. (via Oh Ladycakes)
3. Quick and Easy Fruit Salad
Everyone loves a good fruit salad, and this recipe is easy-to-make, not to mention delicious! You can serve it with your chicken salad for an added burst of flavor. (via Little Broken)
4. Zucchini Fries
We all know that french fries are the perfect side dish, but if you’re looking for something lighter, these zucchini fries are flavorful and healthy — plus they taste fantastic dipped in ketchup or mayo sauce. (via An Edible Mosaic)
5. Creamy Potato Salad
What goes perfectly with chicken salad? Potato salad! This creamy version has no eggs so it’s safe for anyone who doesn’t like hard yolks in their coleslaw or potato salad. (via Recipe Girl)
6. Garlic Butter Asparagus
Once you go roasted asparagus, there’s no going back. Find out why with this simple recipe that roasts the veggies for an extra punch of flavor and garlic butter goodness! (via Closet Cooking)
7. Greek Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is packed with olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and feta cheese to add a medley of flavors to your chicken salad — plus it has pasta so it will fill up your guests. (via Simply Taralynn)
8. Avocado and Corn Salad
Don’t just serve your chicken salad on bread — instead try serving it alongside this avocado and corn salad. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how you can transform your chicken salad into something extraordinary with the addition of corn and avocado. (via My Recipe Magic)
9. Baked Beans
These baked beans are rich in flavor thanks to molasses, brown sugar and chili powder — they’re so good that your guests will wonder where you bought them from! (via Bon Appétit)
10. Tuna Pasta Salad
It’s time to mix things up with your side dish game by serving this tuna pasta salad alongside your chicken salad instead of potato or macaroni. The creamy dressing is perfectly balanced out by the fresh tomatoes for a healthy but flavorful dish! (via Cooking Classy)
11. Mango Salsa
This mango salsa is fresh and sweet, which will complement your chicken salad perfectly. Plus, it’s super simple to make! Just be sure you double the recipe because everyone will want seconds. (via Gimme Some Oven)
12. Mini Quiches
Having a brunch? Serve mini quiches that are bright with green onions and red peppers along side your other dishes for added ease at serving time. They’re also great for brunches because you can prepare them ahead of time. (via Food Network)
13. Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese Dip
These little cucumber bites are so delicious that you’ll have to remind your guests not to eat them all before dinner! The herbed cream cheese dip adds the perfect amount of flavor to these veggies. (via The Mom Maven)
14. Sweet Potato Salad
This sweet potato salad is gluten free, which makes it a great side dish for your guests who are following special diets or avoiding certain ingredients or foods. It’s even more delicious when you add ham! (via Cook Nourish Bliss)
15. Rosemary Biscuits
Serve warm, buttery biscuits with your chicken salad because these are just too tasty not to have in your life. Plus, this recipe will show you how to make them look beautiful so they’ll be right at home on your dinner table. (via The View from Great Island)
