Alright, let me tell you, that chicken salad, it’s the good stuff. But you gotta have somethin’ with it, right? Gotta have some side dishes. Here’s the thing, I ain’t got all day to be slavin’ in the kitchen. I need somethin’ quick, somethin’ easy, somethin’ tasty. So, what goes with chicken salad? Let’s talk about it.
First off, you know what’s good? Fruit. Yep, just some simple fruit. Like them berries, the red ones, the blue ones. Oranges, apples, all that stuff. Cranberries, them dried up things, they’re good too. Just cut ’em up, throw ’em in a bowl. Done. Sweet and good. Easy peasy, that’s what I like. My favorite fruit are apples and pears, they are crunchy and sweet.
And you need somethin’ a little more fillin’, try some crackers. Or bread. Just plain old bread. Or them fancy crackers, the ones that ain’t all white and boring. The whole grain kind. They got that good stuff in ’em. Keeps you full, you know? That chicken salad, it’s light, so you need somethin’ to hold ya over. Breadsticks too, if you got ’em. Dip ’em in somethin’, maybe. Or just eat ’em plain. They fill the belly.
- Berries – all kinds!
- Oranges
- Apples – them green ones are tart!
- Pears – juicy!
- Dried cranberries – chewy good!
Now, if you got a little more time, maybe you can make some soup. Soup and chicken salad, that’s a good match. Like a tomato soup. Or that chicken noodle. Just somethin’ warm and comforting. You can find easy recipes, you know. The kind that don’t take all day. I saw one the other day, said you can make it in 30 minutes. Can you believe that? 30 minutes! Back in my day, soup took all day to simmer. But hey, times change.
Pasta’s good too. You boil up some noodles, toss ’em with some stuff, and you’re good to go. Maybe some of that pesto stuff. Or just butter and cheese. Nothin’ fancy. Just somethin’ to fill you up. You know those little pasta shells? Those are cute. And they hold the sauce real good. You can have a healthy meal with chicken salad and pasta. What a good combination!
Sometimes, I just want somethin’ crunchy. Like them potato chips. Yeah, I know, they ain’t the healthiest. But a few chips never hurt nobody. Just don’t eat the whole bag! Or those veggie sticks. Carrots, celery, that kind of thing. They got a good crunch. And they’re good for ya. So they say. Dip them in some ranch dressing. That’s good eatin’.
Oh, and pickles! Don’t forget the pickles. A good dill pickle, nice and sour. That’s a good side for chicken salad. Cuts through the richness, you know? And they’re easy. Just open the jar. Done. My grandkids, they love them pickles. Eat ’em right up.
You can also have some salad with your chicken salad. I know, it sounds funny. Salad with salad? But I mean like a different kind of salad. Like that green leafy stuff. Spinach, lettuce, all that. With some tomatoes and cucumbers. And a light dressing. Keeps things light and fresh. Good for a hot day.
Here’s the thing about side dishes: you don’t need nothin’ fancy. Just somethin’ tasty and easy.
And don’t be afraid to try new things. Maybe you find somethin’ you really like. Who knows? Could be your new favorite. I remember one time, I tried this weird fruit, it was all spiky. Didn’t like it much. But hey, at least I tried it!
So there you have it. Some ideas for side dishes for your chicken salad. Hope you find somethin’ you like. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go have me some chicken salad and a side of… well, I haven’t decided yet. Maybe all of it! Haha!
Remember, keep it simple, keep it tasty. And don’t spend all day in the kitchen! There are more important things to do. Like sitting on the porch and watching the world go by. Or maybe taking a nap. Naps are good.
- Crackers – whole grain ones are best!
- Bread – any kind will do!
- Soup – tomato or chicken noodle are good!
- Pasta – easy and filling!
- Chips – just a few!
- Veggie sticks – with ranch!
- Pickles – gotta have ’em!
- Green salad – for something light!
Alright, that’s enough from me. Go on and enjoy your chicken salad!
