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
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.
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Angel Nisha
[email protected]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
[email protected]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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Md Morsalim
[email protected]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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Kehinde Omonike
[email protected]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
[email protected]Not a fan of tarragon, so I omitted it from the recipe. Still turned out great!
hamini hassan
[email protected]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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Dj Raj
[email protected]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
[email protected]Meh. Not bad, but not great either.
Alok Kumar
[email protected]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
[email protected]Just ok. I found the dressing to be a bit too tangy for my taste.
Sorif khan
[email protected]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
[email protected]Easy and refreshing! Love all the different textures in this dish.
Adash Chy
[email protected]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!