How to make this chicken salad?
To make the Old-Fashioned Southern Chicken Salad, you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann's, of course, if you're a purist!)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion (sweet or red onion works well)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped hard-boiled egg, diced celery, or herbs like parsley or tarragon for added flavor
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickles, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
2. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If it's too thick, add a bit more mayonnaise or a splash of pickle juice.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can serve it on a bed of lettuce, on bread, or with crackers.
Some folks like to add their own twist to the recipe, such as tarragon and halved green grapes for a sweeter flavor or diced bell peppers for extra crunch. Feel free to experiment and make it your own!
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