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Black Folks Southern Chicken Salad Recipe

Black Folks Southern Chicken Salad Recipe

Are you in the mood for a delicious chicken salad recipe? 
A traditional Southern chicken salad made by Black folks is more than just mayo and chicken chunks. It's bursting with flavor and the perfect balance of savory, crunch, and sweet.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken breasts shredded, cooked, and seasoned
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip or plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup red grapes halved or quartered, depending on the size
  • ½ cup red apple diced
  • ½ cup celery diced
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Get the best recipe for flavorful, tender, juicy Southern-style chicken HERE!
  • Once the chicken is made, shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
  • Cut the grapes in half or quarters if you’re working with larger grapes.
  • Dice the apple, celery, and onions.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients (chicken, mayonnaise, grapes, apple, celery, onions, chopped pecans, salt, and pepper) by mixing well with a small rubber spatula.
  • Serve this Black folks’ chicken salad recipe on your favorite sandwich bread or with your favorite crackers.

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Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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