Best 7 Chicken Salad With Tarragon Mayonnaise Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of chicken salad elevated with a touch of tarragon mayonnaise. This classic dish takes on a new dimension with the addition of fresh tarragon, a versatile herb known for its slightly sweet and anise-like flavor. The result is a refreshing and flavorful salad that can be enjoyed on its own or as a sandwich filling.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences. From the classic chicken salad with tarragon mayonnaise to variations that incorporate additional ingredients like grapes, celery, and almonds, there's a recipe for every taste.

For those who prefer a traditional approach, the classic chicken salad with tarragon mayonnaise recipe is a must-try. It features tender chicken, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of tarragon that comes together to create a timeless dish.

If you're looking for a lighter version, the chicken salad with Greek yogurt and tarragon dressing is an excellent choice. It swaps out mayonnaise for Greek yogurt, resulting in a healthier alternative that still delivers on flavor.

For a salad with a bit more crunch, try the chicken salad with grapes and tarragon mayonnaise. The sweetness of the grapes pairs perfectly with the savory chicken and tarragon, creating a delightful contrast of flavors.

Finally, the chicken salad with celery and almonds and tarragon mayonnaise adds a nutty touch to the classic dish. The celery provides a refreshing crunch, while the almonds add a satisfying texture.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious combination of chicken, tarragon, and mayonnaise. These chicken salad recipes are perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a party appetizer.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Chicken salad can be dressed up in so many ways. This delicious variation uses Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and herbaceous fresh tarragon.

Provided by Anita Schecter

Categories     Brunch     Dinner     Entree     Lunch     Side Dish     Sandwich     Salad

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
For the Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced small
1/4 red onion, peeled and diced small
For the Salad:
2 cups assorted salad greens
Crackers, or toasted bread

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil and place them on a sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast them in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • Once the chicken has cooled, dice or shred it with two forks.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard and fresh chopped tarragon. Stir in the diced celery, diced onion and chicken. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of the mixed salad greens alongside crackers or toasted bread and fresh seedless grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 435 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize 4 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Inspired by, but better than, a coffee shop tarragon chicken salad sandwich, this tarragon chicken salad is made with dried cranberries for a touch of tangy sweetness.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Sandwich     Entree     Chicken     Chicken Salad     Salad     Tarragon

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups finely chopped, cooked chicken meat
1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped tarragon)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and tarragon.
  • Add the remaining ingredients: Add the chicken, dried cranberries and celery. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lettuce for a simple salad, in a tomato that has been cut open for a stuffed tomato, or with slices of bread for a chicken salad sandwich. Did you love this recipe? Give us some stars below!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 small tart apple, cored and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup lightly salted, roasted cashews, roughly chopped
4 cups arugula, washed and dried
Olive oil, for dressing arugula

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, apple, celery, and onions in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, tarragon, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, lightly dress arugula with olive oil. Serve chicken salad on a bed of arugula and top with cashews.

SOUR CREAM-TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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The most delectable chicken salad, sweet with tarragon and rich with a sour cream and mayonnaise dressing! And simple!

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large boneless chicken breasts, poached or baked,then shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, minced
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together sour cream and mayonnaise.
  • Stir in chicken, celery, tarragon, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours for tastes to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 309.4, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 24.3

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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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

3 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 ½ cups chopped celery
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
¼ cup reduced fat sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds
salt and pepper to taste

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

CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     lunch, project, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole chicken, about 3 pounds
2 carrots
3 stalks celery, with leaves
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 medium onion, quartered
1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar (or more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon mustard
About 1/2 cup olive oil
About 1/2 cup safflower oil

Steps:

  • Remove any loose fat from the cavity of the chicken. Place the chicken in a large pot and add the neck, carrots, celery, parsley, onion and a few tarragon leaves. Season with salt and pepper and bring to boil. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked. Cool. (Freeze the cooking liquid for recipes requiring chicken stock.)
  • Meanwhile, make the mayonnaise. Beat the egg yolks until thick and sticky. Add the vinegar and mustard and mix thoroughly. A few drops at a time, add the olive and safflower oils, until the emulsion has thickened into a mayonnaise. Stir in the remaining tarragon leaves and season with salt and pepper.
  • Skin the chicken and cut the flesh into fairly thick strips. Toss the chicken in the tarragon mayonnaise until everything is thoroughly mixed. Correct seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1048, UnsaturatedFat 70 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 91 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1177 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON



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Chicken salad often finds its way to my summer menus, served on greens or a croissant. I think this one is just a little special. It's sweet and juicy from the apples and grapes, a little savory from the tarragon, crunchy from the pecans and celery, and lightened up a bit with some yogurt.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups grilled skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped
½ red apple - peeled, cored, and diced
½ cup halved green grapes
⅓ cup toasted chopped pecans
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 lime, zested and juiced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, apple, grapes, pecans, red onion, and celery in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, tarragon, Dijon mustard, and lime zest and juice together in a small bowl. Stir dressing into the chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 206.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality mayonnaise. The mayonnaise is the base of the chicken salad, so it's important to use a good quality mayonnaise. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with real eggs and oil, and that has a thick and creamy texture.
  • Shred the chicken finely. The chicken should be shredded into small, even pieces. This will help it to blend well with the other ingredients in the salad.
  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chives, and parsley, will add a lot of flavor to the chicken salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but they won't be as flavorful.
  • Season the chicken salad to taste. Once you've mixed all of the ingredients together, taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more mayonnaise, salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Chill the chicken salad before serving. The chicken salad will taste best if it is chilled for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the chicken salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. Whether you're serving it as a sandwich, a salad, or a dip, chicken salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed.

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