Best 8 Southern Chicken Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of southern chicken salad, where flavors dance in perfect harmony to create a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to expand your repertoire or a novice seeking a dish that exudes comfort and delight, this article will guide you on a journey to discover the best recipe for southern chicken salad. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we dive into an exploration of this iconic dish, exploring variations, secrets, and tips to ensure your chicken salad stands out as a true southern classic.

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SOUTHERN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD



Southern-Style Chicken Salad image

A home economics teacher from Virginia gave me the recipe for this popular sweet and tangy salad. It's a hit at gatherings here in the Northeast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups diced celery
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the egg yolks, sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in butter until melted. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. , Stir in milk and mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add dressing and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SHAWNA'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD



Shawna's Southern Fried Chicken Salad image

This fried chicken and rice salad with bacon dressing is an old favorite of mine.

Provided by Shawna

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup yellow cornmeal
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup buttermilk
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups cooked white rice
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
5 slices bacon
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift together the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper and red pepper.
  • Pour buttermilk in a separate large bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then in cornmeal mixture. Coat lightly and cook in hot oil until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
  • Combine the rice, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, and chicken in medium bowl. Place lettuce on bottom of 4 servings bowls or plates. Top with rice and chicken mixture.
  • Prepare the dressing by placing the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over chicken mixture.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add 2 tablespoons water, cider vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; heat just to boiling and pour over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 53.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 978.4 mg, Sugar 8 g

SOUTHERN CHICKEN SALAD



Southern Chicken Salad image

Buttermilk lends the dressing a distinctive flavor, and grapes and cashews lend it richness. I have found that it works best if I add the dressing all at once, but if there is any left over, pass it around to people separately.

Provided by LYN A. RAASCH

Categories     Salad

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons buttermilk
¼ cup minced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup dry white wine
1 sprig fresh dill weed
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups seedless grapes
1 cup thinly sliced celery
8 leaves red leaf lettuce - rinsed
½ cup chopped salted cashews
5 sprigs fresh dill weed, for garnish

Steps:

  • TO MAKE DRESSING: Whisk the mayonnaise, green onions, buttermilk, dill and ground black pepper in a small bowl to blend (can be made 1 day ahead). Cover and chill.
  • TO MAKE SALAD: Arrange the chicken in a heavy, medium size skillet. Add the wine, dill and ground black pepper. Season with salt. If necessary, add water to cover the chicken. Simmer over medium low heat until chicken is just cooked through, turning once (about 11 minutes). Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool.
  • Cut chicken into 1/2 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add the grapes and the celery and mix in the dressing to thoroughly coat the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to develop the flavors. (Can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead).
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on plates, mound on the salad and sprinkle with nuts. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 388.5 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

SOUTHERN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD



Southern-Style Chicken Salad image

If you like chicken salad, you'll love this recipe! Slightly sweet and tangy, a sure crowd pleaser! From "Taste of Home Country Chicken" recipe collection.

Provided by yooper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons salad dressing
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups diced celery
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, whisk egg yolks; add sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
  • Stir in butter until melted.
  • Cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Add milk and mayonnaise; mix well.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Add dressing and mix to coat.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD



SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD image

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield 2-3 SERVINGS

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 CUPS MIXED SALAD GREENS
2 PLUM TOMATOES CORED
1/2 AVOCADO SLICED THICKLY
1/2 CUP WIDE SHRED MONTEREY JACK CHEESE & 1/2 CUP WIDE SHRED CHEDDAR
1 CUP POTATO STIX
3/4 CUP OF COOKED CRISP SLICED THICK BACON PEICES
3/4 CUP OF SHREDDED/CUBED DELI HAM (I.E. VIRGINIA HAM OR HONEY
8 CHICKEN TENDERLOINS BREADED COOOKED
2 HARD BOILED AGGS, SLICED
1/4 CUP CARROT CURLS
1/2 CUP LARGE DICED CUCUMBER
HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

  • YOU CAN EITHER PURCHASE ALREADY COOKED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS AT YOUR LOCAL SUPERMARKET OR EGG DIP AND COAT WITH CORN FLAKE CRUMBS, FRY AND DRAIN, SET ASIDE TO COOL. COOK BACON SLOWLY UNTIL CRISP, DRAIN AND COOL, WHILE BACON IS COOKING BOIL EGGS, DRAIN PEEL AND CHILL. SEPERATE GREENS AND WASH --USE SALAD SPINNER SET ASIDE, DICE CUCUMBER, SHAVE CARROT CURLS, SLICE TOMATOE,HALVE AVOCADO AND CUT INTO LARGE PEICES. SHRED CHEESE W HAND SHREDDER FOR THICK CONSISTENCY SHRED EACH TYPE SEPERATELY AND KEEP IN TWO SEPERATE BOWLS. JULIENNE HAM SLICES. WHEN READY TO ASSEMBLE, TOSS GREENS IN BOWL (EXCEPT THE AVOCADO), ADD ALL VEGETABLES, POTATO STIX, HAM AND CHEESES, EGG SLICES AND AVOCADO -ADD BACON PIECES,GRIND FRESH PEPPER, PLACE CHICKEN TENDERLOINS ON TOP, SERVE WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING AND WARM CROISSANTS TOPPED WITH HONEY BUTTER.

LOW CARB SOUTHERN DILL PICKLE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Low Carb Southern Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by aerin8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 ⁄4 cup dill pickles, finely diced
1 hard boiled egg, peeled and diced
2 ⁄3 cup mayonnaise
1 ⁄8 teaspoon onion powder
1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1 ⁄2 packet sugar substitute, optional

Steps:

  • Fold all ingredients together in a large bowl, shredding chicken with a fork until it is at your desired consistency. The sugar substitute is optional, but adds a nice balance to the salty dill pickles. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes for the ingredients and flavors to mingle, or serve immediately. Serve over a green salad and garnish with fresh dill if you have any on hand. George's Tips: I like to finely mince 1⁄3 of the chicken in a food processor and shred the remaining 2⁄3 with a fork to make a salad that is the best of both worlds; ground and chunky. Variation: I make an entirely different Dill Chicken Salad by replacing the dill pickle with fresh cucumber, and adding 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh dill. calories: 175|fat: 8.5g |protein: 21g |fiber: 0g |net carbs:2.5g

SOUTHERN STYLE PECAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Southern Style Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by MidlifeMommyAdventures

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Large Chicken breasts
1/2 - 3/4 Cup Mayo
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 Cup Chopped Red Grapes
1 Small Yellow Onion (Finely Diced)(or You can substitute green onions)
2 Tbs Pickle Relish or Chopped Dill Pickles
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tsp Celery Salt (+ or - to taste)
For showers or fancy schmancy parties, you can also add pineapple for a nice addition.

Steps:

  • Boil chicken breasts and allow them to cool. Shred the chicken with a fork or your hands. Mix together all other ingredients and toss with shredded chicken. Enjoy!

HONEY-CHICKEN SALAD -- SOUTHERN LIVING RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Honey-Chicken Salad -- Southern Living Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by starspangledlady

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped, cooked chicken (1.5 pounds raw)
3 celery ribs, diced
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup honey
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper Gently stir into chicken mixture until combined.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use cooked, shredded chicken breasts or thighs for a tender and flavorful salad.
  • Shred the chicken evenly: Use a fork or two forks to shred the chicken into small, even pieces.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: Add vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds to your salad for a variety of flavors and textures.
  • Choose a flavorful dressing: Use a mayonnaise-based dressing, a vinaigrette, or a yogurt-based dressing to add flavor to your salad.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Southern chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give southern chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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