Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe with Eggs and Pickle Relish
A creamy and tangy chicken salad featuring tender shredded chicken, hard-boiled eggs, pickle relish, and a touch of mayo. Perfect for a quick lunch or a family gathering, this salad offers a refreshing twist on a classic dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 2 tbsp pickle relish
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (optional, e.g., parsley)
Prepare the Ingredients:Boil the eggs by placing them in a pot and covering with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, peel, and chop.Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Mix the Salad:In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped eggs, celery, onion, and fresh herbs (if using).Add the pickle relish, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Stir until well combined. Season and Adjust:Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the amount of pickle relish and mayo based on your preferences for tanginess and creaminess. Chill and Serve:For best flavor, refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled, either as a side dish, sandwich, or on a bed of greens.