Best Southern Style Chicken Salad Recipes

SOUTHERN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD

Southern-Style Chicken Salad image

A home economics teacher from Virginia gave me the recipe for this popular sweet and tangy salad. It's a hit at gatherings here in the Northeast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups diced celery
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the egg yolks, sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in butter until melted. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. , Stir in milk and mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add dressing and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SOUTHERN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD

Southern-Style Chicken Salad image

If you like chicken salad, you'll love this recipe! Slightly sweet and tangy, a sure crowd pleaser! From "Taste of Home Country Chicken" recipe collection.

Provided by yooper

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons salad dressing
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups diced celery
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions

Steps:

In a small saucepan, whisk egg yolks; add sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
Stir in butter until melted.
Cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
Add milk and mayonnaise; mix well.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Add dressing and mix to coat.
Chill until ready to serve.

SOUTHERN STYLE PECAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Southern Style Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by MidlifeMommyAdventures

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 Large Chicken breasts
1/2 - 3/4 Cup Mayo
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 Cup Chopped Red Grapes
1 Small Yellow Onion (Finely Diced)(or You can substitute green onions)
2 Tbs Pickle Relish or Chopped Dill Pickles
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tsp Celery Salt (+ or - to taste)
For showers or fancy schmancy parties, you can also add pineapple for a nice addition.

Steps:

Boil chicken breasts and allow them to cool. Shred the chicken with a fork or your hands. Mix together all other ingredients and toss with shredded chicken. Enjoy!

SOUTHERN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Southern-Style Chicken Salad Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by sherryl61

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups of cooked chicken
1 cup Celery, minced
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish
1 teaspoon Mustard
1 Boiled Egg, chopped fine.
1/2 cup Onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Sugar, optional

Steps:

Chop chicken as desired and place in a medium size mixing bowl. Wash celery stalks under cool water, chop very fine. Add chopped celery to mixing bowl. Add the chopped onions. Add sweet pickle relish. Add mayonnaise. Add a little sugar if desired. Add salt. Add black pepper. Add Mustard. Add the chopped boiled egg. Stir mixture well, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving. Serve cool and enjoy!

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