Southern Chicken Salad

Southern Chicken Salad

This traditional Southern-style chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and full of comforting flavors. It’s made with tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet pickle relish, and a tangy mayo-mustard dressing—perfect for lunches, potlucks, or picnics.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s preferred in the South)
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion or green onion, finely chopped (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1/4 tsp garlic powder, dash of paprika, chopped boiled eggs

Directions

1. Cook chicken (if needed): Boil or bake 2 chicken breasts until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F). Let cool and chop or shred.
2. Mix dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
3. Combine: Add chopped chicken, celery, and onion (if using) to the dressing. Mix until everything is coated.
4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
5. Serve: Spoon onto bread, croissants, crackers, or lettuce wraps.