Creamy and delicious this Southern Chicken Salad is a classic recipe that’s been passed down in my family for years. Made savoy chicken tossed in a light, flavorful dressing that comes together in just minutes this chicken salad recipe is perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or serving on a bed of lettuce.
How to make Southern Chicken Salad:
(Scroll down for full recipe.)
Ingredients:
- Chicken
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon Mustard
- Lemon Juice
- Celery
- Red Onion
- Poultry Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper
- Parsley (for garnish)
Directions:
- In a larger mixing bowl stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Add the chicken, celery, onion, and parsley. Mix until everything is incorporated.
Substitutions and Variations:
Mayo or Salad Dressing: I used Duke’s mayonnaise (it’s my favorite) but if you prefer a salad dressing like Miracle Whip you can use that as well. It’s really just a matter or personal taste.
Lighten It Up: if you want to make this chicken salad a little healthier swap the mayo for plain Greek Yogurt.
Onions: I used red onions but you can use a sweet yellow onion or a white onion if you don’t care for the stronger flavor of red onions. You can also leave the onions out completely if you don’t like onions.
Pro Tip:
Pick up a rotisserie chicken wherever you buy groceries. Then simply shred three cups of chicken to make the salad.
What can I add to this Chicken Salad Recipe:
Feel free to add anything you want to the mixture for a little extra flavor. Try adding:
- Crispy Bacon
- Dried Cranberries
- Sliced Grapes
- Diced Apples (red or green)
- Nuts (pecan or almonds)
- Pasta (bow tie or elbow)
Storage:
This chicken salad will keep fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days. For optimum freshness keep it in a tightly sealed container with a lid.
I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it!
Happy Cooking Y’all!
Susanne
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Southern Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion chopped
- 1/8 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
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In a larger mixing bowl stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
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Add the chicken, celery, onion, and parsley. Mix until everything is incorporated.
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