What side to go with chicken salad sandwiches?

[tink20]

I was going to make chicken salad (and have some rolls) for an upcoming picnic event. I want to bring a side, assorted individual bags of chips, and brownies. There will be other food that everyone else is bringing. What side would be good. I really would like to bring a cold dish. tia

 

[verleniahall]

how about a fruit salad?

Also, maybe do some pita chips or crackers to go with the chicken salad as well as the rolls

 

[scrhsa]

My go to is broccoli salad. Broccoli, bacon, sun seeds, white grapes, red onion...drizzle with mayo/vinegar/sugar. SO good!

 

[mtemm]

Crudités and a fruit salad

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I was going to make chicken salad (and have some rolls) for an upcoming picnic event. I want to bring a side, assorted individual bags of chips, and brownies. There will be other food that everyone else is bringing. What side would be good. I really would like to bring a cold dish. tia

veggies & dip

 

[anniemae]

a tray with sweet pickles, dill pickles, black olives, green olives, and fresh mozzarella.

 

[anneboleyn]

Potato chips!

 

[Wendy31]

I think a fruit and/or veggie platter would be nice!

I know you said a cold dish, but baked beans might also work too.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I think a fruit and/or veggie platter would be nice!

I know you said a cold dish, but baked beans might also work too.

Who says baked beans have to be hot? I love leftover baked beans cold.

 

[bbak30]

Pasta salad

 

[lynxstch]

homemade coleslaw

 

[tink20]

So many great ideas!!!!

 

[awalker1015]

I second the broccoli salad. That is always a winner. But if time is an issue if bring a bag of good quality chips like Kettle chips.

 

[shoney]

Well since chicken salad is mayo based I would avoid a mayo based side. Chips and pickles would do it for me. You could do a vinegar and oil based pasta salad or tomato and mozzarella salad. Or even cucumber and onion salad. I make 2. One is sour cream based and the other is Oil and vinegar.

 

[tomatecerise]

Greek salad or à savory zucchini and cheese pie

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/zucchini-pie

I use cheddar instead of provolone, delicious! You can use dry basil (1/2 teaspoon)

You can make 1 1/2 recipe and put in a 9x13 pan and cut in squares.

 

[Twende]

Pickles and apples are my go to's with chicken salad!

 

[tink20]

Greek salad or à savory zucchini and cheese pie

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/zucchini-pie

I use cheddar instead of provolone, delicious! You can use dry basil (1/2 teaspoon)

You can make 1 1/2 recipe and put in a 9x13 pan and cut in squares.

Sounds yummy. Stupid question: Do you use a cheese grater to grate the zucchini? I've never grated zucchini before.

 

[diznymom]

Lays potato chips........the thin and crispy ones.

 

[Wendy31]

Well since chicken salad is mayo based I would avoid a mayo based side. Chips and pickles would do it for me. You could do a vinegar and oil based pasta salad or tomato and mozzarella salad. Or even cucumber and onion salad. I make 2. One is sour cream based and the other is Oil and vinegar.

That's true! I don't like mayonnaise at all, so, since I wouldn't be eating any of the chicken salad sandwiches, I'd appreciate having something non-mayonnaise based as an option.

I'd be fine w/ chips and veggies/fruit or a pasta salad w/ an oil & vinegar base & veggies/fruit.

Greek salad or à savory zucchini and cheese pie

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/zucchini-pie

I use cheddar instead of provolone, delicious! You can use dry basil (1/2 teaspoon)

You can make 1 1/2 recipe and put in a 9x13 pan and cut in squares.

That zucchini pie looks so good! Thank you for sharing the recipe! I've pinned it on my Pinterest boards!

 

[jdb in AZ]

Sounds yummy. Stupid question: Do you use a cheese grater to grate the zucchini? I've never grated zucchini before.

Either a grater or a food processor with the grater attachment.