Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

why make this recipe

This Old Fashioned Chicken Salad is quick, simple, and comforting. It uses easy ingredients you likely have on hand. You can make it in minutes and it feeds a few people or gives good leftovers.

introduction

This chicken salad is plain and tasty. It mixes cooked chicken with mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, and mustard for a classic flavor. If you want a change, try a cold chicken pasta salad recipe that uses similar ingredients in a pasta dish.

how to make Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

Start with cooked, diced chicken. Chop the celery and red onion small. In a bowl, add the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish, and yellow mustard. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix until the salad looks even and creamy. Chill it for at least 30 minutes so the flavors blend.

Ingredients :

• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions :

1. In a bowl, combine the diced chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix until well combined.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps.

how to serve Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

Serve it on sandwich bread with lettuce and tomato for a plain sandwich. Spoon it on crackers for a snack. Put it on a bed of lettuce or in a wrap for a light meal.

how to store Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

Put the salad in an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not leave it out more than 2 hours. If it smells off, throw it away.

tips to make Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

• Use cold cooked chicken for best texture.
• Dice the celery and onion small so every bite is balanced.
• Taste and adjust salt and pepper after mixing.
• Chill before serving to let flavors rest.

variation (if any)

• Add grapes or apple pieces for a sweet crunch.
• Swap half the mayo for plain yogurt for a lighter salad.
• Mix in chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for texture.

FAQs

Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
A: Yes. Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time.

Q: How long does this salad last in the fridge?
A: Keep it for up to 3 days in a sealed container.

Q: Can I freeze this chicken salad?
A: Freezing is not recommended because the mayo and vegetables change texture when thawed.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes. Use a dairy-free mayonnaise or a suitable vegan mayo substitute.

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