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Loaded Chicken Salad Recipe

5 from 126 reviews

This Loaded Chicken Salad is a flavorful and versatile dish combining shredded chicken, boiled eggs, pickles, pecans, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect as a dip, sandwich filling, or a low-carb snack wrapped in lettuce, it’s a quick and satisfying option for any meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, chopped boiled eggs, dill pickles, pecans, and diced yellow onion into a medium mixing bowl. Incorporate all of these together to build the salad base.
  2. Mix Dressing and Season: Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, hot sauce, white vinegar, and fresh dill to the bowl. Stir thoroughly until everything is well combined and the dressing evenly coats all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad as a dip served with chips, spread it on bread for a tasty sandwich, or keep things low-carb by serving it wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves or simply eaten by fork.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, toast the pecans lightly before adding.
  • Adjust the hot sauce quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • Make the salad ahead and chill for an hour to let flavors meld.
  • Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Loaded Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Easy Chicken Salad, No Cook Salad, Chicken Salad Dip, Low Carb Chicken Salad