Southern-Style Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans (12.5 oz) chunk chicken, drained
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp pickle brine
• 3 stalks celery, finely diced
• ¼ cup dill pickles, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp red onion, minced
• 1 tsp dried dill
• Salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste
• For serving: bread, crackers, or lettuce cups

Instructions

1. 1
   Drain and shred. Drain canned chicken and shred with a fork into medium-sized pieces — not too fine.
2. 2
   Make dressing. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and pickle brine until smooth.
3. 3
   Combine. Mix chicken, celery, pickles, and red onion into the dressing. Season with dill, salt, and pepper.
4. 4
   Taste and serve. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days. Dust with paprika before serving.