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Southern Chicken Pecan Salad

Chicken salad Southern style, with pecans, celery, and relish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Stir together the mayonnaise, relish, Dijon, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add the chicken, pecans, and celery.
  3. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Chill 15 minutes, then serve on croissants or over greens.

Notes

Toast the pecans in a dry skillet first for the richest flavor.