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Cacklebird Salad Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad
Keyword: Southern Lunch, Southern Salads, Southern Sandwiches

Materials

  • 4 Chicken Breast Halves
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup Vinaigrette homemade or purchased
  • Lettuce Leaves for serving
  • 4 medium Tomatoes quartered, for garnish

Dressing

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-Style Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Celery Seed

Instructions

  • Poach chicken in boiling, salted water.
  • When it is cool enough to handle, remove any bones, skin and visible fat. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Put chicken and celery in a large bowl and sprinkle with vinaigrette.
  • Chill for 1 hour or more.
  • In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper and celery seed.
  • Pour dressing over chicken and celery, and toss gently but thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate, covered, for up to 8 Hours.
  • When ready to serve, line a serving bowl or platter with lettuce leaves. Turn the chicken salad out onto the leaves and garnish with tomato quarters.