TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD
Already have a go-to chicken salad recipe? No matter, you're still going to want to give this one a try. Our Tarragon Chicken Salad isn't quite as straightforward as a classic chicken salad recipe, but it's well worth the extra ingredients and preparation. The recipe starts with a host of crunchy goodness thanks to chopped pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion. The dressing is livened up with the addition of the zest and juice of a lemon and chopped fresh tarragon. While the tarragon might be a little outside of your comfort zone, we definitely think you should give it a try. Just one little ingredient can take your ho-hum recipe to the next level-and tarragon is just the ticket in this chicken salad recipe. Be sure to toast the pecans before adding them to the dish; the crunch and flavor that results will be well worth the quick effort. Make our Tarragon Chicken Salad for your next baby shower or bridal shower and it will be the hit of the party. Just be sure to whip up an extra batch to have at home too-you won't be able to resist this stuff.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 2h25m
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add pecans. Cook stirring constantly for 6 to 8 minutes or until fragrant and toasted.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, tarragon, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, apples celery, and onion until blended. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Stir in 1/2 cup toasted pecans just before serving. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
CHICKEN TARRAGON SALAD
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, poppy seeds, and tarragon to make dressing; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. Pour 1/2 cup of dressing over mixture and stir to combine; set aside.
- Put spring lettuce mix in large mixing bowl with 1/4 cup dressing. Use tongs to toss.
- Arrange 1 1/2 cups of spring mix lettuce on each plate. Top with 1 cup of tarragon chicken. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD
This is a light and easy to make chicken salad. For a less tangy dressing, use light mayonnaise instead of the sour cream. Also, green onions can be substituted for the chives, if necessary.
Provided by jessica
Categories Salad
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, chives or green onions, yogurt, sour cream or mayonnaise, and tarragon; mix lightly. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Place nuts in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned. Add almonds to chicken salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 78.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
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