Hot chicken salad is a great dish for a summer potluck or picnic. It’s easy to make and can be served cold or at room temperature. But what do you serve with hot chicken salad? Here are 15 side dishes that will complement it perfectly.

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I get it, I’m a big lover of hot chicken salad. It’s one of my favorite dishes to eat because it’s simple, yet delicious. I love that I can prepare it in just a few minutes, and is nutritious.

I often pair my chicken salad with a side dish, which rounds out the meal and makes it more filling.

Over the years, I have tried a lot of side dishes for hot chicken salad, and I want to share 15 of my favorite side dishes to take your chicken salad to the next level!

Side Dishes For Hot Chicken Salad

Baked tomatoes with croutons
Cauliflower steaks
Roasted vegetables
Scalloped potatoes
creamed spinach
Roasted asparagus
Cornbread
Zucchini spaghetti
Caesar salad
Homemade apple sauce
Greek pasta salad
Italian green bean salad
Rice Pilaf
Broccoli salad
Potato chips

Baked tomatoes with croutons

This is my go-to side dish for hot chicken salad. The tomatoes are juicy and the croutons add a nice crunch. Plus, it’s a healthy option that doesn’t weigh me down.

I like to use cherry tomatoes because they’re small and bite-sized. I also like to add a little bit of garlic and olive oil to the mix. This gives the dish some flavor without overpowering the chicken salad.