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Old-Fashioned Southern Chicken Salad Recipe

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5 from 65 reviews
  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Old-Fashioned Southern Chicken Salad is a classic, creamy, and tangy dish made with shredded cooked chicken, crunchy celery, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and a flavorful dressing of mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and pickle juice. Perfect for sandwiches or as a light meal, this salad embodies traditional Southern flavors with a simple and quick preparation.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s recommended)
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Chicken Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded cooked chicken breast, finely chopped celery, and chopped hard boiled eggs until evenly distributed.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, onion powder, and pickle juice until smooth and well combined.
  3. Mix Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken mixture and toss everything gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. Chill Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
  5. Serve: Once chilled, serve the chicken salad as desired, either on bread for sandwiches, on a bed of lettuce, or as a side dish.

Notes

  • Using Duke’s mayonnaise is highly recommended for an authentic Southern flavor.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste, as the pickle relish and juice add tartness and some saltiness.
  • This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Add a pinch of paprika or a dash of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken and hard-boiled eggs are ready)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Keywords: Southern chicken salad, classic chicken salad, old-fashioned chicken salad, chicken salad recipe, easy chicken salad

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