Onion and pickle relish add a spicy kick to a traditional chicken salad.

Any Day's a Picnic Chicken Salad
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken breast (cooked, diced)
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2/3 tablespoon pickle relish
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Use within 1-2 days. Chicken salad does not freeze well.

Chef's Notes

How to use:

Make chicken salad sandwiches.

Make a pasta salad by mixing with 2 cups cooked pasta.

Try this salad served in a tomato or a cucumber boat.

 

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving size: ### oz
Calories 150 per serving

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Iron ##mg ##%
Potassium ##mg ##%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
Mazzullo, N. 2025, Any Day's a Picnic Chicken Salad, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

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Natalie Mazzullo
Natalie Mazzullo
Hans Weding
Hans Weding
 

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