DELUXE CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Deluxe Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1 x 1 1/2 inches and 1/4 inch thick
salt
fresh ground white pepper
1 -2 tablespoon excellent light olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely cut tarragon leaves or 1/4 teaspoon fragrant dried tarragon
1 cup diced tender celery rib
1/2 cup minced scallions or 1/2 cup mild onion
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade (or more)
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, toss chicken or turkey with salt, pepper, and enough oil to coat the meat very lightly.
  • Then toss with the lemon juice, and finally with the herbs, celery, onions, and optional walnuts.
  • Add torn lettuce.
  • Taste and correct seasoning.
  • Let steep 10 minutes, tossing several times.
  • Drain any accumulated liquid out of the salad, correct seasoning again; fold in just enough mayonnaise to" bind" the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.1, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 352.4, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 3

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