{"id":1830127,"date":"2022-12-01T07:58:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T13:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1830127"},"modified":"2023-12-14T14:16:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T20:16:50","slug":"dolly-parton-pecan-chicken-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/dolly-parton-pecan-chicken-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Dolly Parton’s Favorite Pecan Chicken Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"[dam-video dam-id=\"48561\" type_of_player=\"jw\" \/]\r\n
When the Queen of Country tells us to jump, we say how high! So when we heard that Dolly Parton has a favorite holiday season chicken salad, we knew we just had to try it. Like Dolly's other favorite southern recipes<\/a>, her pecan chicken salad is rich and flavorful. It's also as easy as butterscotch pie<\/a> to make, and it's sure to bring some southern charm to the table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Dice the celery stalks and small onion. Add to a large bowl.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Add the following ingredients to the celery and onions: diced chicken, pecans, mayonnaise and mustard. Mix well with a spatula, then use two forks to shred the chicken<\/a> a bit.<\/p>\r\n As you're shredding it, the chicken will incorporate the mayonnaise and mustard better. The more it's shredded, the less chance of a dry bite.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or store for later. It will be good for up to one week. If you're looking for more famous recipes, learn how to make Jennifer Aniston's salad<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Dolly's preferred way to serve her favorite chicken salad is on a bed of watercress, which gives 1970s vibes that still work today. I personally love this classic deli scoop plating, so I used an ice cream scoop<\/a> to get a round scoop of chicken salad.<\/p>\r\n For a slightly updated version, I used microgreens. These might be more readily available at your local co-op or grocery store than watercress. Either way, make sure to pair the greens and chicken salad with your favorite bread or crackers for a little something extra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n I love a good chicken salad, and this did not disappoint. It's very simple, but the pecans give it a lovely crunch and slight sweetness that rounds it all out. I added extra mayo (about double the recipe) because I like a wetter chicken salad and also a splash of vinegar to give it a little kick.<\/p>\r\n If you prefer more goodies in your chicken salad, you could add any of your favorites to this. It would be delicious with grapes or dried cranberries. You could also change it up and add spices to make a curried chicken salad<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n \t\t\t You betcha we’re bringing Dolly’s favorite pecan chicken salad to the table this holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7801,"featured_media":1830937,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[304328,305487,304338,303887,303719,303720,306571,303883],"categories-v2":[308984,310796,308992,308478,308324,308345,312458,308476],"coauthors":[340582],"acf":{"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_moat_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"long_pin_file":false,"long_pin":""},"yoast_head":"\n \"This chicken salad with grapes is ready in a snap when using rotisserie chicken and a few quick chops of pecans, sweet onion and celery.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \"This is a recipe that always seems to be used at our family gatherings. Everyone loves it. Make a batch ahead for busy days.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Cathy Rauen, Ridgeway, Colorado<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \"After thinking about creating this salad for some time, one spring I used my homegrown strawberries and fresh tarragon<\/a> to do a little experimenting. It didn't take me very long to come up with a winner! My husband enjoyed my creation as much as I did, and now we can't wait for strawberry season to come around each year.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \"I think this is the best chicken salad recipe around! It's good for you and quick to make, and it has wonderful flavor.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Peggi Kelly, Fairbury, Nebraska<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \"Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \"Inspired by a local restaurant's truly inventive guacamole studded with pomegranate seeds, this chicken salad recipe is extremely simple to make since it uses rotisserie chicken. I serve this salad on homemade tomato bread, which lends a delightful contrast in flavor and color, or on lettuce leaves.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \"My mother used to prepare this chicken salad with grapes and almonds for an evening meal during the hot summer months. It's my favorite of my mother's chicken salad recipes. You can also serve it as a delicious but quick luncheon or potluck dish.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \"With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a definite crowd-pleaser. Water chestnuts and a teriyaki dressing give this main dish its Asian flare.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Carolee Ewell, Santaquin, Utah<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\nHow to Make Dolly Parton's Pecan Chicken Salad<\/h2>\r\n
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Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n
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Directions<\/h3>\r\n
Step 1: Chop the vegetables<\/h4>\r\n
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Step 2: Combine ingredients<\/h4>\r\n
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Step 3: Season and serve<\/h4>\r\n
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How to Serve This Chicken Salad<\/h2>\r\n
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Here's What I Thought<\/h2>\r\n
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<\/a><\/div>Chicken Salad with Grapes<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes\r\nMain<\/strong> Ingredients:<\/strong> Rotisserie chicken, mayonnaise, grapes, pecans\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Beginner
<\/a><\/div>Curry Chicken Salad<\/a>Curry chicken salad is flavorful, creamy, and crunchy all at once. Although certain ingredients may seem like an odd combination, trust us\u2014it's delicious.
<\/a><\/div>Chicken Salad<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>10 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken, bacon, water chestnuts, Miracle Whip\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
<\/a><\/div>Strawberry Tarragon Chicken Salad<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken, strawberries, peas, pecans\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
<\/a><\/div>Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>15 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken, cashews, apple, cucumber\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
<\/a><\/div>Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>20 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Pasta, chicken, dried apricots, broccoli\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
<\/a><\/div>Avocado Chicken Salad<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Chicken, avocado, pomegranate seeds, jalapeno\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Beginner
<\/a><\/div>Almond Chicken Salad<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>15 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken, grapes, hard-boiled eggs, slivered almonds\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
<\/a><\/div>Special Sesame Chicken Salad<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>30 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Bow tie pasta, teriyaki sauce, mandarin oranges, chicken\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Intermediate
<\/a><\/div>Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Reduced-fat mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, hard-boiled egg, chicken\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
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Chicken Salad with Grapes<\/a><\/h2>Total Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes\r\nMain<\/strong> Ingredients:<\/strong> Rotisserie chicken, mayonnaise, grapes, pecans\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Beginner
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Curry Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>Curry chicken salad is flavorful, creamy, and crunchy all at once. Although certain ingredients may seem like an odd combination, trust us\u2014it's delicious.
<\/a><\/div>
Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>Total Time: <\/strong>10 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken, bacon, water chestnuts, Miracle Whip\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
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Strawberry Tarragon Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>Total Time: <\/strong>30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken, strawberries, peas, pecans\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
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Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches<\/a><\/h2>Total Time: <\/strong>15 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken, cashews, apple, cucumber\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
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Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>Total Time: <\/strong>20 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Pasta, chicken, dried apricots, broccoli\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
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Avocado Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>Total Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Chicken, avocado, pomegranate seeds, jalapeno\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Beginner
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Almond Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>Total Time: <\/strong>15 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken, grapes, hard-boiled eggs, slivered almonds\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner
<\/a><\/div>
Special Sesame Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>Total Time: <\/strong>30 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Bow tie pasta, teriyaki sauce, mandarin oranges, chicken\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Intermediate
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>Total Time: <\/strong>20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Reduced-fat mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, hard-boiled egg, chicken\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner