CHICKEN SALAD WITH APRICOTS, CELERY, AND BLUE CHEESE

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This summer-season chicken salad is a dance between sweet, creamy, and acidic flavors and tender, crunchy, and juicy ingredients. Make it in early summer when apricots are peaking and choose a fairly nonassertive blue cheese that won't overwhelm the mix.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Celery     Buttermilk     Vinegar     Honey     Apricot     Blue Cheese     Mint     Dinner     Summer     Lunch     Quick & Easy     Picnic     Spring     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
1 bunch of celery, stalks separated, thinly sliced on a diagonal, leaves reserved
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more
3 large or 4 small apricots, sliced
4 oz. mild blue cheese, sliced into shards
1 cup mint leaves

Steps:

  • Toss chicken, celery stalks, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Let sit until ready to serve.
  • Whisk buttermilk, vinegar, honey, 1 tsp. pepper, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour over celery mixture. Add apricots, blue cheese, mint, and celery leaves and toss just to coat.
  • Transfer salad to a platter and season with more pepper.

abedelrahman alzyod
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This chicken salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sonu Jutt
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I loved this salad. The apricots and celery balanced out the blue cheese perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Trent Mackintrush
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I love this chicken salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The combination of apricots, celery, and blue cheese is perfect.


Haiderali Haiderali
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This chicken salad is so delicious and refreshing. The apricots and blue cheese add a unique twist to the classic recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


MOOD BOI
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Md Aminul islan Arafat
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This is my go-to chicken salad recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mani Jani
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I wasn't sure about the combination of apricots and blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together. This salad is a great balance of sweet, savory, and tangy.


whatamIdoingwithmylife
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This chicken salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it a great way to use up leftovers.


Waseb Tv Punjab
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I made this for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sonjoy Limbu
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This chicken salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Golu Bagdi
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I loved this salad. The apricots and celery balanced out the blue cheese perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


aleeya aleeya
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I love this chicken salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The combination of apricots, celery, and blue cheese is perfect.


Sanwal sipra
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This chicken salad is so delicious and refreshing. The apricots and blue cheese add a unique twist to the classic recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Thandi Norah
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Joel Oketah
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This is my go-to chicken salad recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


X.Lilac.X
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I wasn't sure about the combination of apricots and blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together. This salad is a great balance of sweet, savory, and tangy.


Mokram Memon
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This chicken salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it a great way to use up leftovers.


Alana Blanchette
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I made this chicken salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


Nia Estrada
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This chicken salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the apricots pairs perfectly with the savory chicken and blue cheese, while the celery adds a refreshing crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!