How Many Calories In Chicken Salad There are 48 calories in 100 grams of chicken salad. A 1.5 cup serving of chicken salad contains 105 calories ( 218 grams). What Is Chicken Salad? Any salad containing chicken as the primary ingredient is considered chicken salad. There are also other common ingredients, such as mayonnaise, hard-boiled egg, celery, onion, pepper, pickles, and various mustards. As a term in Canada and the United States, "chicken salad" refers either to any dressing or salad with chicken in it. In addition to tuna salad and egg salad, it may be served on top of lettuce, tomato, avocado, or a combination of these. It can also be used for sandwiches. It is typically prepared with leftover cooked or canned