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Southern-Style Chicken Salad

This dish is a staple at family gatherings, Sunday brunches, and when looking for something cool and refreshing during a warm afternoon
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken** preferably roasted or poached, then finely chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise** adjust more or less to taste
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery** adds a nice crunch
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickles** or relish *optional
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper** to taste
  • Optional: Chopped grapes or nuts for extra texture and flavor**

Method
 

Prepare The Chicken
  1. Start with 2 cups of finely chopped or shredded cooked chicken. Roasting or poaching your chicken breasts is preferable for moist and tender meat.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely diced celery, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and fresh dill. Mix these ingredients until well blended.
Add The Chicken
  1. Fold the chicken into the mixture until evenly coated. Here, you can also add optional ingredients like grapes, or nuts which is true to Southern Chicken Salad but I am not a fan therefore I left off of this recipe but I know many people love the added sweetness of the grapes or the texture of the nuts so by all means add them and see if you like it!
Season & Chill
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste and a dash of smoked paprika. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. This resting phase allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Serve & Enjoy!
  1. Serve your Southern chicken salad on fresh croissants, sourdough bread, as a topping for a green salad, or a dip with pita chips. It’s versatile and delicious any way it’s presented!