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    Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Tender diced chicken is folded into a creamy dressing with a touch of sweet pickle relish, piled onto soft white bread for classic Southern comfort.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 0 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 LunchCategory
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    Chicken salad sandwiches have long been a Southern lunch staple, particularly popular at ladies’ luncheons, tea rooms, and church socials throughout the 20th century. The Southern version is typically simple and creamy, often featuring a touch of sweet pickle relish, served on soft white bread or croissants.

    Creamy, tangy, and a true Southern lunch staple

    Tender diced chicken is folded into a creamy dressing with a touch of sweet pickle relish, piled onto soft white bread for classic Southern comfort.

    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Combine the chicken, mayonnaise, pickle relish, celery, and mustard in a bowl.
    2. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Chill for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
    4. Spread the chicken salad onto four slices of bread.
    5. Top with the remaining bread slices.
    6. Slice and serve.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Finely dicing the chicken by hand gives a better texture than shredding or using a food processor. This salad also makes a great filling for croissants or a topping for crackers.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook0 min
    Servings4
    CategoryLunch
    PublishedAugust 12, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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