I found the Kirkland Signature chicken salad in Costco's prepared foods section. It was priced at $6 a pound, making it the least-expensive option I tried on a per-pound basis.

At $6.99, it's actually $2 more than Costco's beloved $4.99 rotisserie chicken. I know what you're thinking, a salad that costs more than an entire chicken? It sounds a little off, but hang on ...

Cars fill the parking lot of a Costco store Nov. 24, 2015 in Seattle. Health authorities say chicken salad from Costco has been linked to at least one case of E. coli in Washington state.AP Photo ...

Costco’s rotisserie chicken is another affordable and convenient item. Sold for only $4.99, the precooked bird is perfect to add to prepped meals or as a base for family dinners.

When I visited Wegmans, a 16-ounce tub of grilled chicken salad cost $15. Since that price seemed borderline outrageous, I hoped the chicken salad would be delicious. However, I was disappointed.