Nana’s Chicken Salad

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Nana’s Chicken Salad is more than just a recipe in our family, it’s a tradition. My mother-in-law, lovingly known as Nana to all the grandkids, never measured a thing. She’d simply add a little of this and a little of that, and somehow it always turned out perfect. One day, I finally sat down beside her and measured every ingredient as she made it so I could share it with my own family. Even with the exact measurements, hers still somehow tastes a little better, but this recipe comes pretty close!

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Nana’s Chicken Salad

Recipe by My Southern Spoon (MySouthernSpoon.com)
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This creamy, flavorful chicken salad is packed with tender chicken, crunchy celery, onion, dill pickles, sweet pickle relish, and mayonnaise, with optional boiled eggs for added richness. For this version, I used convenient rotisserie chicken that was already pulled from the bone, making it a quick and easy meal to throw together. I also added a few Dave’s Sweet & Spicy Pickles, which add an extra burst of flavor, though they’re completely optional. Whether piled high on a toasted croissant, served as finger sandwiches for a party, or spooned onto crackers for a simple snack, Nana’s Chicken Salad is always a crowd-pleaser that everyone comes back for seconds.

Course: Appetizers, LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings: 8

8

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Calories

290

kcal
Total time

30

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped

  • 1 medium onion chopped

  • 1 cup celery, chopped

  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 3 teaspoons black pepper

  • 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish

  • 1/2 cup Famous Dave’s Sweet & Spicy Pickles, chopped (optional)

  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)

Directions

  • Add the chopped chicken, onion, celery, and dill pickles to a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, salt, and black pepper until everything is well combined.
  • If using, fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs and Famous Dave’s Sweet & Spicy Pickles.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve on toasted croissants, sandwich bread, crackers, or as finger sandwiches for parties and gatherings.
  • NOTE: Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and easy, but cooked and shredded chicken or canned chicken can also be used.
    The hard-boiled eggs add extra richness but can be omitted if preferred.

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