why make this recipe
Old Fashioned Chicken Salad is simple and tasty. It uses cooked chicken and a few pantry ingredients. You can make it fast and serve it many ways. It is good for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal.
introduction
This Old Fashioned Chicken Salad is creamy and mild. It mixes chicken, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, and mustard. The salad chills well and gets more flavor after a short rest. For a different cold chicken option, try this cold chicken pasta salad recipe to serve with it.
how to make Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
- Dice the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Chop the celery and red onion small.
- Put the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish, and yellow mustard in a bowl.
- Add salt and black pepper.
- Mix everything until it looks even and creamy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate 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 :
- In a bowl, combine the diced chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps.
how to serve Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
Serve it cool. Put it on sliced bread for a sandwich. Spoon it on crackers for a snack. Use lettuce leaves for a low-carb wrap. Top a bed of greens for a light lunch. Add sliced tomato or avocado if you like.
how to store Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
Keep the salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Use it within 3 to 4 days. Do not leave it out more than two hours. You can freeze it, but the texture may change because mayonnaise separates when frozen.
tips to make Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
- Chop ingredients small so every bite has a bit of everything.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper before chilling.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Chill the salad to let flavors blend well.
- If you want less mayo, add a little plain yogurt or sour cream.
variation (if any)
- Add grapes or apple pieces for sweetness.
- Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Use Dijon mustard for stronger flavor.
- Mix in fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Add a pinch of curry powder for an Indian-style twist.
FAQs
Q: Can I use leftover chicken?
A: Yes. Leftover cooked chicken works well. Cut it into small pieces.
Q: Is mayonnaise required?
A: Mayonnaise gives the classic texture, but you can use half mayo and half plain yogurt.
Q: How long does it last in the fridge?
A: Store it in an airtight container and eat within 3 to 4 days.
Q: Can I add vegetables?
A: Yes. Peas, celery, and bell pepper work well.
Q: Is it safe to leave out for a picnic?
A: Keep it on ice or in a cooler. Do not leave it out more than two hours.
Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad perfect for sandwiches or light meals.
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
Instructions
- Dice the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Chop the celery and red onion small.
- Put the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish, and yellow mustard in a bowl.
- Add salt and black pepper.
- Mix everything until it looks even and creamy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes so the flavors blend.
Notes
Chill the salad to let flavors blend well. For a variation, add grapes, nuts, or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
