Southern Style Salad Food

SOUTHERN-STYLE EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Cover eggs with water in a saucepan, bring to a low boil, let boil slowly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Transfer eggs to ice water to chill for 5 minutes; peel. Grate eggs into a medium mixing bowl and add mayonnaise, relish, mustard, sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Mix well.
• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; refrigerate until cold. Add eggs, onions and pickles; toss well. Stir in mustard, celery seed and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until serving.

SOUTHERN STYLE SALAD

Steps:

• Pecan-Crusted Chicken:.
• Combine 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Coat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves with 2 tablespoons melted butter, then pecan mixture.
• Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Allow chicken to cool slightly.
• Slice Chicken on the diagonal into about 1/2 inch thick slices. (If the pecans fall off a bit when slicing, just sprinkle them over the top after arranging chicken slices on the platter).
• Candied Bacon:.
• In shallow dish, combine brown sugar with seasoned salt.
• Evenly coat bacon with brown sugar mixture.
• In shallow microwave-safe dish, arrange bacon. (I did put mine on paper towels and covered with a piece of paper toweling as well).
• Microwave at HIGH, turning once, 4-5 minutes or until crisp; crumble and set aside. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
• On large shallow serving platter, arrange greens.
• Evenly top with candied bacon and remaining ingredients, arranging in rows.
• Just before serving, drizzle with Dressing.