Savory Southern Chicken Salad

Here’s a recipe to make Savory Southern Chicken Salad:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded or diced

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon sweet relish

• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped.

• ½ cup celery, finely chopped

• Red onion fragments fill a quarter cup measure.

• ¼ cup sweet pickles, chopped

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chicken:

   • Cook and shred or dice your chicken. You can use leftover roasted, boiled, or rotisserie chicken for added flavor.

2. Mix the dressing:

   • In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise and mustard. Add the relish, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well mixed.

3. Add the ingredients:

   • Add the chicken, chopped eggs, celery, red onion, and sweet pickles to the bowl with the dressing. Blend the ingredients until they achieve uniform coverage.

4. Chill:

   • Cover the bowl. Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.

5. Serve:

   • Serve your Savory Southern Chicken Salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips:

• For a Southern twist, you can add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

• If you prefer a creamier salad, add an extra tablespoon or two of mayonnaise.

Enjoy your delicious Savory Southern Chicken Salad!