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Southern Chicken Salad
jhessica

Southern Chicken Salad: A Refreshing Recipe You’ll Love!

A refreshing Southern Chicken Salad recipe that combines tender chicken with crunchy vegetables and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, and red grapes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
  4. If using, fold in the chopped pecans and green onions for added crunch and flavor.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute the mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt.
  • Add diced apples or dried cranberries for a sweet twist to the salad.

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