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Southern Chicken Salad

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A comforting dish that combines shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy, tangy dressing, perfect for light lunches or picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded Rotisserie chicken can be used as a shortcut.
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Duke's is recommended for its rich flavor.
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, and diced hard-boiled eggs.
  2. In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, onion powder, and pickle juice until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
  5. Serve chilled, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, best consumed within 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the chicken mixture before adding dressing.

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