tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post4233958368415857378..comments2024-03-28T13:12:19.467-04:00Comments on The Kitchen is My Playground: Traditional Southern Chicken SaladTracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-367808330258082572017-11-28T19:38:49.941-05:002017-11-28T19:38:49.941-05:00Made this yesterday. Yummy!! I used a large can ...Made this yesterday. Yummy!! I used a large can of chicken from Sam's since I needed to use it up, added finely diced celery and onion and used only one egg and sweet relish. Happy Camper!! This is how chicken salad is supposed to taste!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09254380289409961994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-76401184059978230892017-06-06T22:59:34.272-04:002017-06-06T22:59:34.272-04:00Hello from your newest reader! I saw your Ham Sala...Hello from your newest reader! I saw your Ham Salad recipe on the Pinterest site, and came across the recipe here! Then I saw the link for the Chicken Salad, which I love dearly, but I refuse to pay almost $6.00 a pound for it in the Deli Department of most of our local grocery stores! I know how much chicken costs by itself, and even accounting for the labor, I can't justify $6.00 a pound for the finished product! <br /><br />I saw your comments regarding the sweet pickle cubes vs relish. I've always put onion and celery, finely chopped, almost minced, in my meat salads, regardless of the type. I usually save the pickle relishes for deviled eggs. Other than that, I honestly don't care much for the pickle relish specifically, or pickles in general. When I do use it, I always put the required amount in a small tea strainer, and rinse it well under cold running water. It removes the juices and sometimes I find it slightly slimy, which is also removed. This leaves the pickles, and any solid seasoning pieces remaining, which have the seasoned flavor already incorporated from the brining/pickling process. It seems to make them a little crispier too. I dump the whole business (after rinsing) on several thicknesses of paper towels, and press it all with the paper towels to remove any remaining liquid, which can tend to make the final product sort of "wet" if left in. This is the part of the relish/salad cubes I really object to. It's particularly important in things like deviled egg filling and egg salad, as neither are generally made in the large quantities it takes to absorb any excess liquids, such as picnic potato salad. It works nicely - give it a try! <br /><br />And, I know it's been quite some time since this post was made, and even a little longer since your wonderful friend, Glenda passed away, but I would still like to offer my condolences on your loss. I've lost two wonderful sisters-in-law in the past several years - they were well before their time when they left us, both leaving behind grieving sons in their mid-teens, as well as husbands, who both are my brothers. The loss gets a little bit easier to bear as time goes on, but it never truly leaves us. <br />I apologize for rambling on about our own losses, when you have had such a loss in your own life, but my intention was to let you know that I really do understand. <br />Sharid57https://www.blogger.com/profile/16389863577485519939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-10604344498479012482017-05-12T01:08:28.141-04:002017-05-12T01:08:28.141-04:00Hi Tracey,
I just made this chicken salad and it ...Hi Tracey,<br /><br />I just made this chicken salad and it is the best I've ever had! I too know a sweet lady with a heart of gold, named Glenda - a nurse with whom I used to work.<br /><br />I'm so sorry your friend passed away, but how lovely of you to remember her with this kind story and recipe.<br /><br />I am taking this chicken salad to work for a potluck and I will call it "Glenda's Heart of Gold Chicken Salad".<br /><br />Thank you again, I hope you have a lovely day!<br /><br />Kindest Regards, Shari AnnUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00850443468347107095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-7310736559975132572016-05-21T08:18:27.852-04:002016-05-21T08:18:27.852-04:00This warmed my heart...I immediately thought of Gl...This warmed my heart...I immediately thought of Glenda as I saw the recipe...yes, a heart of gold and a great southern cook. Love you, friend. jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01696566270338501218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-67234740651995648112016-05-20T18:38:09.176-04:002016-05-20T18:38:09.176-04:00I am seriously craving some delicious chicken sala...I am seriously craving some delicious chicken salad. I can't wait to try this recipe. I know it's just like my Nana's.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511350658791974772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-73029443993105944842016-05-19T09:04:54.433-04:002016-05-19T09:04:54.433-04:00Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full P...Congratulations!<br />Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great day!<br />Miz HelenMiz Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990448907520193758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-60865426244708208912016-05-16T09:40:21.862-04:002016-05-16T09:40:21.862-04:00This looks and sounds so delicious. I pinned. Th...This looks and sounds so delicious. I pinned. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us. :)Julie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-88623909120431204682016-05-14T23:07:13.959-04:002016-05-14T23:07:13.959-04:00I am so partial to chicken salad, but don't be...I am so partial to chicken salad, but don't believe I've ever had it with HB eggs - sounds tasty. So sorry about the loss of your friend. We must be thankful for each and every day God gives us to enjoy life and family. Have a good week. Thanks for sharing at Weekend Potluck. The Better Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538674713445320281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-40029627151898426522016-05-14T20:17:11.249-04:002016-05-14T20:17:11.249-04:00I love chicken salad! I always put sweet relish in...I love chicken salad! I always put sweet relish in mine but have never tried the egg. I will try that the next time I make it. That ham salad looks awesome too.Pamela Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961887086308438808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-92053596178203689692016-05-12T10:02:00.620-04:002016-05-12T10:02:00.620-04:00oh boy, so trying this! looks yummy. Stopping by f...oh boy, so trying this! looks yummy. Stopping by from #FullPlateThursday karenhttp://dinoheromommy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-2627803545910167302015-05-04T12:04:28.645-04:002015-05-04T12:04:28.645-04:00Congratulations!
Your recipe is a Top Ten this wee...Congratulations!<br />Your recipe is a Top Ten this week on Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and enjoy your new Red Plate!<br />Miz HelenMiz Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990448907520193758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-51310469040033774732015-04-26T12:26:24.424-04:002015-04-26T12:26:24.424-04:00Looks YUMMY! Thanks for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDA...Looks YUMMY! Thanks for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-7376298942241110422015-04-16T22:44:02.030-04:002015-04-16T22:44:02.030-04:00I never knew there was an "authentic" so...I never knew there was an "authentic" southern chicken salad! I have to have onion and celery in mine...Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-23997323119984789442014-04-25T17:52:32.676-04:002014-04-25T17:52:32.676-04:00This is how I make my chicken salad - hubby loves ...This is how I make my chicken salad - hubby loves the pickles in it, but sometimes I just like some finely chopped celery instead. I'm from the South, and this is the way we always make it. I'm not a fan of the recipes that include fruit...Great post!DebbieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465048321607593458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-89471576171255872122014-04-25T11:35:32.537-04:002014-04-25T11:35:32.537-04:00I think this sounds good. Different from Mother&#...I think this sounds good. Different from Mother's but that's OK. That's the thing about recipes...trying something different. Take what someone else does and then add or take out to fix to your liking. Yes, I would add celery. Thanks for the recipe! <br /><br />Saw this on The Country Cook Weekly Potluck #115. Pinning it!Kim Honeycutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212014084691081720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-55436760291020165252014-03-17T12:30:27.570-04:002014-03-17T12:30:27.570-04:00I didn't know there was any other way to make ...I didn't know there was any other way to make chicken salad! haha! Well, I AM from the south.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-5970379526915956262014-03-17T04:21:51.831-04:002014-03-17T04:21:51.831-04:00Every grocery store carries Pickle cubes. I use t...Every grocery store carries Pickle cubes. I use them in my potato salad. They've been around for many years for those of you who don't know. As for chicken salad, I'm from the south and still live here. We don't use sweet pickles in our chicken salad, we put them in tuna salad though. For chicken salad we use finely chopped celery to get the crunch you want and a heavenly taste. Try this one. Omit pickles and replace with chopped celery. I'm sure you will love it. And it is a southern recipe handed down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-84023155969565700342012-06-13T14:00:13.583-04:002012-06-13T14:00:13.583-04:00Wow! That is picture perfect! It looks absolutely ...Wow! That is picture perfect! It looks absolutely fabulous!! Thanks for linking up with us on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We hope to see you next week! -The SistersSix Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868510378564673738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-81929469468957205572012-06-12T15:13:29.848-04:002012-06-12T15:13:29.848-04:00No celery or onions?? Very simlar to what my gran...No celery or onions?? Very simlar to what my grandmother, mother and now I make, but we add the customary celery and onions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-72105883546953896012012-06-10T23:26:37.431-04:002012-06-10T23:26:37.431-04:00I'm always up to trying a new chicken salad re...I'm always up to trying a new chicken salad recipe and this sounds soooo good. I recently posted a Cha Cha Chicken Salad recipe. I'm your newest follower and would love if you followed me back :)kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-53333632762469247932012-06-10T23:23:46.883-04:002012-06-10T23:23:46.883-04:00I love chicken salad but I've never been able ...I love chicken salad but I've never been able to make it quite right! I think processing it is probably the trick. I have to give this a shot! Thanks for sharing on Whatcha' Whipped Up. Cant wait to see what you've done this week!Dawn @ DJ's Sugar Shackhttp://www.djssugarshack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-62443201546307483432012-06-10T22:19:50.380-04:002012-06-10T22:19:50.380-04:00Oh yum! I love any kind of chicken salad! I have...Oh yum! I love any kind of chicken salad! I have never processed it before...new learning for me!Kathy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273587388939860630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-61534028918029105272012-06-08T19:29:34.509-04:002012-06-08T19:29:34.509-04:00I saw this post on Foodie Friday. I love chicken ...I saw this post on Foodie Friday. I love chicken salad, and make several variations of it. This is the way my grandmother made it, and it is my favorite! I usually find the salad cubes at Kroger. I am a new follower. PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334120354255686597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-41566975723478197932012-06-08T17:51:32.545-04:002012-06-08T17:51:32.545-04:00I'll be right over, Diane! :-)I'll be right over, Diane! :-)Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584652251625653115.post-18334226474753341772012-06-08T17:50:37.470-04:002012-06-08T17:50:37.470-04:00I use rotisserie chicken a lot to make this, too, ...I use rotisserie chicken a lot to make this, too, Dave. So easy to just pick up chicken that's already all cooked!! The salad whips up in absolutely no time that way!Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My Playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021260888489057268noreply@blogger.com