Description
A fresh and zesty Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad combining tender cooked chicken breast with bright lemon, aromatic tarragon, and crisp vegetables for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for sandwiches, salads, or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken breast, cooked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp. stone ground mustard
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ 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
- Use cooked chicken breast for convenience; rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken works well.
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- This salad can be served on bread, crackers, or over mixed greens for versatility.
