Description
Southern Style Chicken Salad is a creamy, comforting blend of tender shredded chicken, mayonnaise, relish, and hard-boiled eggs. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, chopped eggs, relish, celery, and mustard if using.
- Stir until all ingredients are well mixed and the chicken is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled on bread, croissants, crackers, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful option.
- Adjust the mayo for your preferred consistency.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg