Smoked Chicken Salad

by Mike Futia

Updated November 24, 2024

4.25 from 4 votes

This homemade, smoked chicken salad is to die for! 

We're combining juicy, smoky chicken with fresh, crisp veggies and creamy mayo that will make this smoker recipe your new go-to lunch favorite.

You can serve this smoked chicken salad on its own or make a delicious chicken salad sandwich. 

smoked chicken salad

How To Make Smoked Chicken Salad

To start, of course, you'll need some smoked chicken. Check out our smoked chicken breast recipe.

Then we're chopping up our chicken, and mixing it with some veggies, mayo, and a few other fixings.

Once you have your chicken, it all comes together in just a few minutes! 

smoked chicken salad

We like to eat this smoked chicken salad right out of the container! And it also goes great on some toasty sourdough bread. YUM.

smoked chicken salad sandwich

The Ingredients

  • Smoked chicken breast (2 pieces). You'll need to smoke your chicken first. Here's our smoked chicken recipe. You can also used smoked whole chicken.
  • Mayo (3/4 cup). Use your favorite mayo brand. 
  • Celery (1/2 cup). A refreshing bite with a nice crunch.
  • Red onion (1/2 cup). For a sharp, mildly sweet flavor.
  • Dried cranberries (1/2 cup). For a sweet, tart taste.
  • Almond slivers (1/2 cup). For a nutty, earthy touch.
  • Salt & pepper. To taste.

The Directions

diced smoked chicken

1. Take your smoked chicken, and give it a good dice.

smoked chicken salad

2. In a large bowl, combine and stir the smoked chicken, mayo, celery, onion, cranberries, almonds, and salt & pepper.

3. Put it in the fridge and let it sit for 30 minutes for the ingredients to meld together.

smoked chicken salad

4. Serve the chicken salad on its own in a bowl, or on toasty sandwich bread. ENJOY!

Storage Tips

  • To Store. You can store this smoked chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 

The Best Smoked Chicken Salad

4.25 from 4 votes
Try our delicious smoked chicken salad recipe! Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Flavorful, easy, and satisfying.
SERVINGS
Servings: 3 people
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Smoking The Chicken: 4 hours
smoked chicken salad

Ingredients  

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts smoked
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup celery
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup almonds slivers
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Take your smoked chicken, and give it a good dice.
  • In a large bowl, combine and stir the smoked chicken, mayo, celery, onion, cranberries, almonds, and salt & pepper.
  • Fire up your smoker to 225F degrees. We're using mesquite pellets for this cook, but use whatever you have.
  • Put it in the fridge and let it sit for 30 minutes for the ingredients to meld together.
  • Serve the chicken salad on its own in a bowl, or on toasty sandwich bread. ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 28gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
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Mike Futia


My name is Mike, and I'm the founder of Grill Frenzy. I love cooking up homemade grilling and smoker recipes in my backyard for my friends and family. Learn more about me.

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