Old Fashioned Southern Chicken Salad Recipe

chicken salad with both chicken and hard boiled eggs

Old Fashioned Southern Chicken Salad made with tender chicken and hard boiled eggs in a tangy dressing! Classic recipe perfect for lunch!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer, Chicken Salad, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Old Fashioned Southern Chicken Salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 605kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

3 cups chicken breast cooked & shredded
3 TBSP celery finely chopped
2 hard boiled eggs chopped
3 TBSP pickle relish
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ tsp onion powder
1 TBSP pickle juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Get started by preparing the chicken & hard boiled eggs, these need to be cooked and ready to start assembling the salad.
In a large bowl combine the cooked chicken, celery and eggs.
In a small mixing bowl whisk together the relish, mayonnaise, onion powder and pickle juice.
Combine the chicken mixture with the dressing mixture. Taste and add in salt and pepper to your preference.
Chill for a minimum 1-2 hours. Enjoy as a sandwich, in a lettuce wrap or on crackers.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

While it's possible to freeze chicken salad, it's generally not recommended due to potential changes in texture and taste after thawing. The mayonnaise-based dressing can separate and become watery, and the overall quality may decline.

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