Description
A delightful Southern chicken salad that combines shredded chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and sweet pickles in a creamy dressing, perfect for picnics and brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and sweet pickles.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve your chicken salad atop crisp lettuce leaves.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use dill pickles instead of sweet. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken salad, southern recipe, picnic food, brunch, easy meals, comfort food