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Easy Old Fashioned Southern Chicken Salad – Classic Homemade Recipe

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A creamy and comforting chicken salad featuring tender diced chicken, crisp celery, and a hint of sweet pickle relish blended into a smooth, tangy dressing. This Southern classic is perfect piled onto sandwiches, scooped with crackers, wrapped in lettuce, or enjoyed as a simple make-ahead lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped or diced

  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish

  • 1/4 cup red onion, very finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Place the 4 cups cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl.

  • Add the 1 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 2 finely chopped hard-boiled eggs.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth.

  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until evenly combined.

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

  • Serve chilled on bread, croissants, crackers, or lettuce leaves.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works very well in this recipe.

  • For the best texture, use cold cooked chicken.

  • Adjust the mayonnaise slightly after chilling if you want a creamier consistency.

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

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