Tarragon Chicken Salad! I just love a good chicken salad… especially for a quick lunch, or for a BBQ. Tarragon chicken salad is perfect by itself, on top of a bed of greens, or as a sandwich with your favorite bread. I just love the classic taste of the tarragon, the crunch of the celery, the sweetness of the apples, and the saltiness of the cashews on top. YUM!! I love that this recipe is so easy to make, and it keeps well in the fridge. It’s perfect for when you need a quick bite to eat.
Tarragon Chicken Salad
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Author: Vixen's Kitchen
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and diced (I use a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 granny smith apple, diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 Tbs. fresh chives, chopped (you can substitute green onions if need be)
- 1 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup salted, roasted cashews, chopped
- Arugula
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the chicken, apple, celery, onion, sour cream, mayo, lemon juice and herbs. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, lightly dress the arugula with olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve chicken salad on a bed of arugula and top with the cashews. Enjoy! (Don't add the nuts until you're ready to serve or they will get soft. If packing this for lunch, keep the cashews in a separate ziplock bag until you're ready to eat)
Recipe adapted from Emeril Lagasse
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