Best Sweet Down Home Chicken Salad Recipes

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BEST CHICKEN SALAD



BEST Chicken Salad image

For a chicken salad that's guaranteed to be a winner, look no further!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Entree     Main Dish     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large boneless
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes
3 green onions (,chopped)
1 cup mayonnaise ((for a healthier choice use Avocado Oil Mayonnaise))
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the diced chicken, celery, green onions and grapes in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the remaining ingredients to make the sauce and stir to combine. Pour the mayo sauce over the chicken salad and stir to combine and thoroughly coat the salad.
  • Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Serve on sandwiches, croissants or in wraps with some lettuce. For a low-carb option, serve on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomato and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 532 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHERN CHICKEN SALAD



Southern Chicken Salad image

Follow these step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making our old-fashioned, homemade Chicken Salad recipe. We're making it from scratch, the way mama use to make it and, you'll find it's pretty simple and easy to do. It's a true southern cooking favorite that makes a great sandwich for a quick and easy meal. Printable recipe included.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups of cooked chicken
1 cup Celery, minced
½ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Sweet Pickle Relish
1 teaspoon Mustard
1 Boiled Egg, chopped fine.
½ cup Onion, minced
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ 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!

SWEET DOWN HOME CHICKEN SALAD



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This is an old southern recipe handed down for many gererations and I am sure there are many like it. Plain and simple easy to make but what makes mine set apart from others at a gathering is Dukes mayonaise. It truely makes a different taste. Makes a very good sandwich or party platter with crackers. I served at my daughters...

Provided by jamie Beecham

Categories     Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lb chicken
1 jar(s) mt olive sweet salad cubes
2 c finely chopped celery
1 jar(s) dukes mayonaise
1/4 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the chicken until very tender. Pull off the bone and place in large mixing bowl. With a hand chopper chop chicken fine.
  • 2. Chop the celery up fine, I use a food chopper to chop it fine. Add to chicken
  • 3. Add whole 12oz jsr of Mt. Olive Sweet Salad Cubes
  • 4. Add in sugar and whole pint size jar of mayonaise or little at a time making sure it is just the right amount for your chicken to mix in and be covered. Stir all this together and ready

COPYCAT CHICKEN SALAD



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This recipe is incredibly easy to make, and your family will love it. The sweet pickle relish gives it its signature taste. I like to use a thick, crusty oat bread for this sandwich. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 hard-boiled large egg, cooled and minced
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
2 romaine leaves

Steps:

  • Mix the first 7 ingredients; stir in chicken. Line 2 slices of toast with lettuce. Top with chicken salad and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 222mg cholesterol, Sodium 1386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD



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In North Richland Hills, Texas, Virginia Stencel mixes chicken, beans and corn with fresh jicama for a fun change of pace. The medley's coated in a flavorful barbecue-ranch dressing with crunchy tortilla strips on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 flour tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 cups ready-to-serve salad greens
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chopped tomatoes, divided
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/2 cup cubed peeled jicama or sliced water chestnuts
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
4 teaspoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside. , Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TARA'S SWEET AND CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD



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A sweet, but healthy chicken salad. The sweet secret is dried cranberries. Awesome on homemade bread or on crackers. I spread cream cheese on the bread or crackers, and top with chicken salad.

Provided by ABBIE 'N LILLI'S MOM

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
⅛ cup chopped dill pickle
⅛ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
¼ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Without breaking up large chicken pieces, empty canned chicken into medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, pickle, onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries; mix until well blended and very large chicken chunks are broken up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 454 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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