Learn how to make classic Southern chicken salad, and enjoy a taste of comfort and nostalgia once again.

Simply toss the ingredients together, then chill.

Stir in remaining mayonnaise, and serve with a garnish of paprika and parsleyIt’s that easy.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad on plates to serve with lettuce and crackers

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Assemble this chicken salad through Step 1, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours ahead of serving.

Add remaining mayonnaise as directed, and re-season to taste if needed.

Garnish fresh before serving.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad ingredients

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Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.

Chicken salad is a versatile dish that would be welcome at just about any occasion.

Fold in 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise; cover and chill 2 hours.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad combining the salad ingredients in the bowl

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Add remaining mayonnaise:

Stir in remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise.

Spoon chicken salad into a serving dish; sprinkle with paprika and garnish with parsley.

Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before making the salad fresh for the best texture.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad stirring together the salad ingredients

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Feel free to use a mix of white and dark meat for deeper flavor.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad adding the rest of the ingredients to the bowl

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Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad in a serving bowl to serve

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