Southern-Style Chicken Salad Recipe
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Southern-Style Chicken Salad

By: Marion Greer 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2007 by REBECCA70111   view full review
I do recommend this recipe if you favor the tangy chicken salad. It is deeeee-lish! Just be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by dmatthews   view full review
My husband usually does not like chicken salad. He loves this though. Absolutely delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2011 by Pam   view full review
This is the best Chicken Salad I've ever eaten. It's so good that I actually look forward to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by Aspasia   view full review
Wonderful, making it with left over turkey this thanksgiving. The kids and grandkids loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2012 by deebes80   view full review
This is the BEST chicken salad! Followed recipe exactly, turned out amazing! Definitely a...

 

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