2018 brought us the rise of “everything but the bagel” flavoring, and since then that bold, savory blend has been everywhere. I fell in love with Tessemae’s new Everything Bagel Ranch and it inspired a fresh, simple recipe: Everything Bagel Chicken Salad. This version is bright, crunchy and easy to make—perfect for lunches, picnics, or a light dinner.
I’m a fan of Tessemae’s for their clean-ingredient approach, and their Everything Bagel Ranch is a favorite for adding instant savory flavor without complicated prep. The ranch brings those classic everything-bagel seasonings—sesame, poppy, onion and garlic—into a creamy dressing that pairs perfectly with tender chicken, dried cherries and toasted walnuts.
Another trend I’ve been enjoying is sweet potato toast. It’s a nutritious, naturally gluten-free base for toppings, and it complements the savory-sweet balance of this chicken salad beautifully. I like to serve the chicken salad on warm sweet potato slices for a satisfying, colorful meal that’s memorable and quick to assemble.
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Everything Bagel Chicken Salad
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 35 mins
Ingredients
Everything Bagel Chicken Salad
- 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1/2 cup dried unsweetened cherries, loosely chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, loosely chopped
- 1/2 cup Everything Bagel Ranch dressing (such as Tessemae’s)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, loosely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sweet Potato Toast
- 1 large sweet potato, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
Instructions
For the Sweet Potato Toast
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices on the prepared sheet in a single layer. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until fork-tender and lightly browned at the edges. Time will vary slightly with slice thickness.
For the Chicken Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, dried cherries and chopped walnuts.
- Add the Everything Bagel Ranch dressing and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken salad warm or chilled on sweet potato toast, over greens, or in a sandwich or wrap.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and provided as an approximation.
Additional Info
Author: Alex Snodgrass
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