TARRAGON-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Tarragon-Walnut Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon tarragon wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped plus 4 sprigs
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped &,divided
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped &,divided
4 large lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Place chicken in large skillet or dutch oven.
  • Add enough water to cover chicken.
  • Bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • Remove chicken from liquid.
  • Cool and cut into 1/2" cubes In a small bowl, blend together mayonnaise and sour cream, stir in vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Whisk in walnut oil until blended.
  • Stir in chopped tarragon and chives.
  • Reserve 2 Tbs of the apricots and 2 Tbs walnuts for garnish, then add remainder to mayonnaise mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in chicken.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until well chilled.
  • Place 1 lettuce leaf on each plate and mound chicken salad onto leaves.
  • Sprinkle with reserved walnuts and apricots, then garnish with tarragon sprigs.
  • *Ifyou don't have walnut oil you can toast the walnuts before chopping them to bring out their flavor and substitute 2 Tbs of cream for the walnut oil.

Angel Nisha
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This is the best chicken salad I've ever had! The combination of flavors is perfect and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nayeem Vai
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing, I could eat it every day.


Alissa Crago
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:star: :star: :star: :star: :star:


Md Morsalim
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This salad is perfect for meal prep. It holds up well in the fridge for several days and makes for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Mian Kamran Jahangir
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Needs more salt.


Kehinde Omonike
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of nuts and fruits and it's always delicious. Highly recommend experimenting with different flavor combinations.


Ahmad Ziad
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Not a fan of tarragon, so I omitted it from the recipe. Still turned out great!


hamini hassan
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I've been looking for a new chicken salad recipe and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, flavorful, and perfect for summer.


Mamun Billah
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:joy: :joy: :joy:


Dj Raj
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This salad was a huge hit at my last party. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. Will definitely be making it again soon.


Rappergeey
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Meh. Not bad, but not great either.


Alok Kumar
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This is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes. The tarragon and walnuts add such a unique and delicious flavor. I always get compliments when I make it.


Ali TV
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Just ok. I found the dressing to be a bit too tangy for my taste.


Sorif khan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Highly recommend!


Riaz Butt
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Easy and refreshing! Love all the different textures in this dish.


Adash Chy
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This tarragon walnut chicken salad is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Followed the recipe as written and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely become a summer staple for my family!