Traditional Chicken Salad, 1946 Recipe

Name: Traditional Chicken Salad, 1946
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts; 1 stalk celery; 1 onion, quartered; 2 cups chicken, chopped, from above; 3/4 cup celery, chopped (about 3 stalks); 1/4 cup green onion, solid part, chopped (about 6 stalks); 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dill seed; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 1/2 tablespoons bottled chili sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

2 boneless chicken breasts
1 stalk celery
1 onion, quartered
2 cups chicken, chopped, from above
3/4 cup celery, chopped (about 3 stalks)
1/4 cup green onion, solid part, chopped (about 6 stalks)
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dill seed
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 1/2 tablespoons bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
pepper (to taste)

1
To make cooked chicken for salad (optional): Place chicken, celery stalk, and onion in water to cover. Bring to boil and then simmer for 15 minutes, until cooked. Remove chicken, place in cold water to stop cooking, and then reserve; discard the rest. Allow chicken to cool in refrigerator. Chop chicken. Yield: 2+ cups.
2
In a medium bowl, combine chopped chicken, celery, green onion, fresh parsley, and dill seed.
3
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
4
Pour dressing over salad and mix.
5
Cover and refrigerate until mixed.

619

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless chicken breasts, 1 stalk celery, 1 onion, quartered, 2 cups chicken, chopped, from above, and more.

Yes, Traditional Chicken Salad, 1946 falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Traditional Chicken Salad, 1946

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