Description
This Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish featuring tender cooked chicken breast, zesty lemon, aromatic tarragon, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken breast, cooked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp. stone ground mustard
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Dice the Chicken: Cut the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution and easy mixing in the salad.
- Mix the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, stone ground mustard, diced celery, chopped green onions, tarragon, and parsley. This builds the base flavors of the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing and the herbs and vegetables are distributed throughout.
- Season and Serve: Taste the chicken salad and season with salt and pepper as needed. Chill if desired, or serve immediately as a sandwich filling, over greens, or on its own.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Leftover rotisserie or poached chicken works great for this recipe.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo for a lighter version.
- Adjust lemon juice to your taste preference for extra tang.
- Serve with crackers, on lettuce, or in a sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
