Southern Style Chicken Salad

Experience the comforting flavors of the South with this delicious and easy-to-make Southern Style Chicken Salad. Perfectly shredded chicken is combined with crunchy celery, zesty dill pickles, and the tang of red onion, all coated in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of mustard for a classic Southern twist. Sweet pickle relish and a hint of paprika elevate the flavor profile, while hard-boiled eggs add richness and texture. Whether served on a bed of crisp lettuce, as a hearty sandwich filling, or alongside buttery crackers, this versatile chicken salad is ideal for lunches, picnics, or potlucks. Quick to whip up in just 20 minutes of prep, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that truly celebrates the timeless appeal of Southern cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Dill pickles
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the cooked chicken, ensuring it's shredded or diced into bite-sized pieces. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely dice the celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Add them to the bowl with the chicken.

Step 3

Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and add them to the mixture.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well-combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or a little extra lemon juice if needed.

Step 7

Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled, either on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, on crackers, or as a side dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1072.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2106.7

Total Fat 127.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 987.5mg	0%
Sodium 2921.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 182.5g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 217.8mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 365.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 9.3%