Billy Graham’s mother, Morrow Graham, was known as a hard-working woman. She raised her children to love the Scriptures, took care of the bookkeeping for the Graham Brothers Dairy, and was a wonderful cook.

In his autobiography, Just As I Am, Billy Graham said, “While we worked in the barns, Mother chopped wood for the stove, did household tasks, and cooked for the hungry men.”

One of Morrow Graham’s much-loved recipes is for southern-style chicken salad. Today, as we remember Mother Graham, we are sharing her recipe with you.

Mother Graham’s Chicken Salad Sandwich

1 1/4 lb. boneless chopped chicken

1/2 cup celery

1/2 cup grapes

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup chopped white onion

3/4 cup poppy seed dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions:

Cook chicken and cut into small cubes; place in large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and poppy seed dressing; stir into chicken. Add celery, grapes, pecans and onion; stir to combine.

Place on a croissant or bread of your choice, if desired. Serves 5-6.

The Graham Brothers Dairy Bar, located inside the Billy Graham Library, serves Mother Graham’s chicken salad as well as many other fresh sandwiches, salads, cookies, ice cream, and specialty coffee. Make sure to stop by during your next visit to the Library!