By: Fiona Flowers By: Fiona Flowers | August 15, 2024 | Food & Drink, Guides,
While Silicon Valley is best known for its tech scene, today, we’re taking a savory detour to explore the region's best chicken salad.
This classic comfort food dish can be enjoyed on its own or be customized into a more flavorful dish. No matter your preference, here are the best spots to enjoy chicken salad in Silicon Valley.
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Whether you’re looking for lunch on the go or a sit-down meal, you’ll surely find your ideal spot.
3450 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-493-4162 / Website
Driftwood is an old-style deli committed to serving its local community. Offering a wide array of salads, sandwiches, and beverages to be enjoyed on the outdoor patio or on the go, this family deli and market promises sandwiches prepared within a 15-minute window with fresh ingredients and guaranteed customer satisfaction. Driftwood offers numerous chicken salad options, including The Cable Car order (chicken salad with bacon, cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomato), a signature chicken salad sandwich and a chicken salad and green salad option. Come check out this spot for a delicious meal and a taste of the local community culture.
2500 El Camino Real Suite 105, Palo Alto, 650-858-1268 / Website
This Palo Alto staple offers an extensive selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and more. From all-day breakfast to finely prepared dessert dishes, the cafe pledges its commitment to serving meals that delight all the senses. Customers rave about the curry chicken salad, a delicious sandwich made with lettuce, tomato, and shredded curry chicken topped with raisins, grapes, celery, and almonds. The meat is cooked and marinated on-site, promising an appetizing and enriching dining experience. Don’t miss out!
Various Locations / Website
The Good Salad promises a menu of fresh, customizable salads crafted with quality-sourced ingredients. With numerous locations, including Santa Clara, Los Altos, Sunnyvale and more, the spot is ideal for quick and delicious salads for pickup and delivery. The Blazing Bird salad is a crunchy festival of flavor, made with chicken breast, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado and crispy fried onion. The Cali Ceezer is another menu staple, adding avocado and house-toasted almonds to the classic dish to make it more unique. All salads are customizable, so you’ll find your ideal healthy meal at The Good Salad.
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