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Tarragon Chicken Salad

Tarragon Chicken Salad

The ultimate comfort food for your sunny days! This Tarragon Chicken Salad is a refreshing dish that's easy to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for any gathering. With its creamy dressing and crunchy veggies, you won’t be able to resist making it tonight!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups diced cooked chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for ease.
  • 1 cup chopped celery Adds a delightful crunch to the salad.
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion Provides a mild sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup frozen peas A pop of color and sweetness.
  • to taste salt Essential for balancing the flavors.
  • to taste fresh ground pepper Essential for balancing the flavors.

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Remove one cup of frozen peas from the freezer about 30 minutes before you plan to make the salad.
  2. Strip the tarragon leaves from the stems and wash in a salad spinner and spin dry if needed.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, poultry seasoning, and chopped French tarragon to make the dressing.
  4. Drain the frozen peas in the same salad spinner you used to wash the tarragon.
  5. Finely chop a little red onion and chop up a cup of chopped celery.
  6. Chop up enough chicken to make 4 cups of diced chicken breast.
  7. Combine the chopped chicken, chopped celery, and chopped red onion.
  8. Then mix in enough dressing so all the ingredients are lightly coated with dressing.
  9. Gently mix in the peas.
  10. If you can refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to let flavors develop, that will give best results.
  11. This salad will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two if you can manage to keep it around for that long.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for about 2 days.
  • Freezing: While you can freeze the chicken before using it in the salad, it’s best to avoid freezing the salad itself due to the texture of the vegetables.
  • Pairing: This salad pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side of fresh greens.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve it on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich for a satisfying meal.
  • Variations: Experiment with different herbs or add nuts for an extra crunch!