Southern Style Chicken Salad
Experience the comforting flavors of the South with this delicious and easy-to-make Southern Style Chicken Salad. Perfectly shredded chicken is combined with crunchy celery, zesty dill pickles, and the tang of red onion, all coated in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of mustard for a classic Southern twist. Sweet pickle relish and a hint of paprika elevate the flavor profile, while hard-boiled eggs add richness and texture. Whether served on a bed of crisp lettuce, as a hearty sandwich filling, or alongside buttery crackers, this versatile chicken salad is ideal for lunches, picnics, or potlucks. Quick to whip up in just 20 minutes of prep, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that truly celebrates the timeless appeal of Southern cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Dill pickles
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Start by preparing the cooked chicken, ensuring it's shredded or diced into bite-sized pieces. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and add them to the mixture.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or a little extra lemon juice if needed.
Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled, either on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, on crackers, or as a side dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.5 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 988 mg | 329% | |
| Sodium | 2921 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 182.5 g | 365% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 365 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
