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Carolina Chicken Salad

Carolina Chicken Salad: Quick & Creamy Southern Comfort

Carolina Chicken Salad embodies Southern hospitality with a delicious blend of chicken, grapes, and a creamy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken diced, preferably roasted or poached
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter twist
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1 cup Red Grapes halved, or dried cranberries as alternative
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts like pecans or walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • 4 slices Bread or crackers
  • 2 cups Lettuce as a base for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cooked chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, and chopped nuts. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly distributed and ready for dressing.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently stir until everything is well coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  5. Serve on fresh bread, crispy crackers, or over a bed of leafy greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs for extra flavor and color. Adjust mayo for desired creaminess and ensure chicken is cooled before mixing.

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