Savor the taste of the South with our Southern-Style Chicken Salad. Succulent chicken, crisp celery, and a rich, creamy dressing blend perfectly in this timeless recipe. Enjoy it as a sandwich filling or atop a bed of fresh lettuce for a refreshing and fulfilling meal.
Yields: 6 – 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of cooked, diced chicken
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Directions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced chicken.
- Rinse the celery under cool water and chop it finely. Add it to the bowl.
- Toss in the finely chopped onion and sweet pickle relish.
- Mix in the mayonnaise, followed by a dash of sugar, if you like a hint of sweetness.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the mustard.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped hard-boiled egg.
- Mix everything thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve chilled and savor the flavors!