How to Make My Favorite Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It’s a versatile and customizable recipe that can be made in many different ways, and it’s a great way to use up leftover chicken. There are countless variations of this well-loved dish, but today I want to share with you my favorite chicken salad recipe. This recipe is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, and it’s a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or just a light and satisfying lunch.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
  • 3 stalks celery, finely diced
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Stir together chicken, celery, pecans, mayonnaise, onion, relish, mustard, pepper, dill, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    287 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 384mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 193mg