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Aunt B's Chicken Salad

Rotisserie chicken tossed in a light sour cream sauce along with juicy chunks of Fuji apple and crunchy pecans -- a fresh, updated take on an old-fashioned favorite!
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 - 12 servings
Author: The Country Dish

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 cups rotisserie chicken chopped
  • 1/2 large sweet onion finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 Fuji apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp Penzey's Chip & Dip Seasoning OR your favorite seasoning salt to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, and Chip & Dip Seasoning until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining salad ingredients. Top with mayonnaise mixture and stir well to combine. Salt to taste, if needed.
  • For low carb or gluten free: Serve on a lettuce leaf with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled bleu cheese.
  • For appetizers: Serve alongside crackers, or on mini bread rounds.
  • For a sandwich: Serve 1/2 cup of prepared salad on a split croissant or your favorite bread, with a slice of cheddar cheese, and a side of lettuce & tomato.
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 c. of crumbled feta, halved grapes, dried cranberries, or crumbled bacon. Or all of the above.