Classic Southern Chicken Salad

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7/18/2026

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6

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"Create a homemade chicken salad recipe inspired by Southern Living's Homemade Chicken Salad. Make it suitable for a household of 3, beginner-friendly, quick and easy (15-30 minutes), moderate budget, minimal processing, low inflammation, and omit all gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish, and corn. Use imperial units only. Include a concise ingredient list and simple steps. Keep it as close as possible to a classic chicken salad while staying within the allergy restrictions."

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A creamy, balanced chicken salad with tender chicken, crisp celery, herbs, lemon, and a BLT-inspired alternate version for easy lunches, sandwiches, or lettuce cups.

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Name: Classic Southern Chicken Salad
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Original Recipe; • 4 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped; • 2/3 cup mayonnaise; • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery leaves or parsley; • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped; • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; • 12 lettuce leaves, for serving; Alternate Recipe; • 4 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped; • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled; • 2/3 cup mayonnaise; • 1/2 cup finely diced celery; • 1 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced; • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped; • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; • Crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves, for serving; • Gluten-free sandwich bread or rolls, for serving; • Gluten-free crackers, for serving; • Sliced tomatoes, for serving; • Lettuce leaves, for serving

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