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Homemade Chicken Salad 2022
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5 from 1 vote

Homemade Chicken Salad

This hearty homemade chicken salad is loaded with chicken, onions, boiled eggs, and sweet salad cubes in a creamy dressing. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, southern
Keyword: #chickensalad, #homemadechickensalad
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 4kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped dark or white meat Rotisserie or baked. I used dark meat.
  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped Red, white or yellow onions.
  • 2 large boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons sweet salad cubes OR sweet relish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery (optional)
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons Miracle Whip or mayonnaise Add more or less.
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard Add more or less.
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika for garnish (optional) A light sprinkle adds pretty color.
  • 6 each Ritz Crackers for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. If desired, add 1/4 cup (or more) of chopped apples, seedless grapes, raisins, pecans OR walnuts.
  • If desired, spread on toasted wheat bread. Add lovely color by sprinkling with paprika and ground black pepper (optional).
  • Add a delicious crunch by topping with Ritz Crackers (optional).