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Olivia’s Old South Chicken Salad

Olivia's Old South Chicken Salad: A Southern Charm Classic

Olivia’s Old South Chicken Salad is a creamy blend of tender chicken and pickles, capturing the essence of Southern comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3-4 cups finely shredded chicken use tender chicken
  • 1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise the South's favorite
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery for crunch
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon salt to enhance flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for spice
Serving Suggestions
  • sandwich bread for sandwiches
  • bed of greens for a lighter option
  • crackers for a delightful appetizer

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Chopping Board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by cooking your chicken until tender. For a quick option, use rotisserie chicken and shred it.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the Duke’s mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until creamy.
  3. Gently fold in the finely diced celery and chopped hard-boiled eggs into the chicken.
  4. Incorporate the sweet pickle relish into the mixture and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve on greens, in sandwiches, or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This chicken salad is perfect for meal prep and can be served in various ways. Adjust sweet pickle relish according to taste.

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