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Delicious Southern-style chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce.

Southern Style Chicken Salad Recipe

A classic Southern-style chicken salad with tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a hint of pickle relish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts poached, cooled and diced into 2" cubes
  • 2 stalks celery cut into 2" pieces
  • 0.5 medium sweet onion cut into 2" pieces
  • 0.25 cup pickle relish sweet or dill
  • 0.5 - 0.75 cup Mayonnaise made with Olive Oil
  • 2 eggs hard boiled eggs chopped
  • 1 tsp. celery salt
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In 6 quart food processor or larger fitted with blade, add all ingredients. Process for several seconds, then scrape down sides and process until desired consistency.
  • Store covered, in refrigerator.

Notes

For a creamier texture, add a bit more mayonnaise. For extra tang, increase the amount of pickle relish to your liking.
Keyword chicken