Cacklebird is a Southern slang term for a noisy Chicken. So Cacklebird Salad is Chicken Salad. A creamy, tangy, hearty, delicious Chicken Salad that is perfect for a light lunch and a wonder on sandwiches.
Cacklebird Salad
Cacklebird Salad Recipe
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.
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