Best 12 Almond Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a tasty and elegant dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner? Look no further than almond tarragon chicken salad! This classic salad combines tender and flavorful chicken with crunchy almonds, fresh tarragon, and a creamy, tangy dressing. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that will impress your family and friends.

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TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD WITH ALMONDS



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An absolutely delicious chicken salad with fresh tarragon and crunchy sliced almonds. Perfect for lunches, bridal and baby showers, or potlucks, this recipe is quick, easy, Whole30 compliant, paleo, and low carb, too.

Provided by Cheryl Malik

Categories     Main Course

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6-7 cups cooked chicken breasts (diced or shredded (from about 4 large chicken breasts, weighing about 3-3 1/2 pounds), see Note 1)
1 1/2 - 2 cups mayonnaise (see Note 2)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup sliced almonds (see Note 3)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
6 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves (minced, see Note 4)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well. Keep in an airtight container until ready to serve. Chicken salad will last in the fridge at least 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 414 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

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

ALMOND TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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I used to get this salad at the deli in Publix supermarket, it was around six dollars a pound. It is so easy to prepare at home. Tastes great on crescent rolls or just about any bread of choice, toasted or plain.

Provided by yamma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked chopped and cooled
1/2 cup mayonnaise (if salad is too dry you can add more)
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Cover and chill (I like to make this so that it can chill for a couple hours, so that the flavors meld) Serve on bread or rolls of choice, or with crackers.

TARRAGON & ALMOND CHICKEN



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Tarragon is a perfect partner to chicken, and this dish will taste fabulous served outside on a summery day, with crusty bread to mop up the melted butter...

Provided by Geraldene Holt

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
50g slightly salted butter , softened
1 tsp finely chopped fresh tarragon , plus extra for scattering
1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp finely snipped fresh chives
25g ground almond
4 large thin slices of prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to fan 180C/ conventional 200C/gas 6. Pat each chicken breast dry with kitchen paper. Make three lengthways slits in the top of each breast, cutting halfway through the meat.
  • Cream the butter with the herbs until smooth, then blend in the almonds and a pinch of salt. Divide into 4 equal parts and spread one portion in the slits in each breast. Gently press the meat together to reform the shape.
  • Wrap the prosciutto well around each breast, overlapping the ends (you shouldn't need cocktail sticks to secure it). Lay the parcels in an oiled ovenproof dish and cover loosely with a piece of buttered grease proof paper or foil. (The chicken breasts can be kept like this in the fridge for 2-8 hours, but let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.)
  • Bake the chicken for 20 minutes, removing the butter paper or foil for the last 5 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to individual plates and spoon over the melted butter that has collected in the bottom of the dish. Scatter with extra tarragon and some freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.05 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES WITH SMOKED ALMONDS



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Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Poach     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Almond     Chill     Tarragon     Shallot     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes 24 tea sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chicken broth or water
2 whole boneless chicken breasts with skin (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
24 very thin slices homemade-type white bread
1/2 cup finely chopped smoked almonds (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a deep 12-inch skillet bring broth or water to a boil and add chicken breasts in one layer. Reduce heat and poach chicken at a bare simmer, turning once, 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool chicken in cooking liquid 20 minutes. Discard skin and shred chicken fine.
  • In a bowl stir together chicken, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make 12 sandwiches with chicken salad and bread, pressing together gently. With a 2-inch round cutter cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
  • Put almonds on a small plate and spread edges of rounds with remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise to coat well. Roll edges in almonds. Sandwiches may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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To prepare chicken breasts without using any fat, choose poaching. Heat them in barely simmering water for a few minutes, then let stand in the liquid until cooked through. They will stay moist and tender -- perfect for cold salads.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
1 head green-leaf lettuce (12 ounces), leaves separated

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large straight-sided skillet or pot. Add water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a bare simmer; cook 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let chicken stand, covered, until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove chicken from liquid and let cool completely.
  • Shred chicken with two forks. In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, celery, and tarragon; toss to combine. Serve over lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 47 g

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Ideal for a buffet

Provided by Antony Worrall Thompson

Categories     Buffet, Side dish, Starter

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250ml smoked streaky bacon rashers
175ml extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
6 cooked boneless chicken breasts , skinned and torn into strips
bunch of radishes , trimmed and sliced
English lettuces (I like Batavia), depending on their size
2 punnets of salad cress

Steps:

  • The day before, gently fry the bacon in a large non-stick frying pan for 30 minutes, until the fat turns golden. Lift on to kitchen paper to absorb excess fat, and leave to cool and crisp. Crumble into pieces and chill.
  • Put the oil, vinegar and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper into a screw-top jar. Put the lid on securely and shake the dressing, then keep in a cool place (not the fridge or it will go cloudy).
  • Half an hour ahead, add the tarragon to the dressing, and shake until well mixed. Tip into a bowl and toss with the chicken, radishes and bacon.
  • Tear the lettuce roughly and arrange on a platter. Snip the cress with scissors and sprinkle over, then top with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

LEMON TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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This is my favorite chicken salad. It is quick to prepare and although it contains mayonnaise it has a light, refreshing flavor. I am always asked for the recipe when I serve it. Enjoy!

Provided by MamaJ

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of water to boil.
  • Add breasts, reduce heat to med/low, cover and simmer until chicken is just cooked through (about 12 minutes).
  • Cool.
  • Mix celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon (start with 1 T. and increase as taste dictates), lemon juice, and zest.
  • Cut chicken into 1/2 inch cubes and add to mayonnaise mixture.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 317.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 33.5

CREAMY TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a perfect salad to serve for a special luncheon because it's made ahead of time. Another plus is the short list of everyday ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup minced fresh tarragon or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
5 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, celery and tarragon; stir in chicken. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 36g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time so you can enjoy the day.

Provided by LINDA W.

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ pound sugar snap peas, halved
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 236.8 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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I clipped this recipe from the newspaper years ago. Packed with chicken and grapes, it's a hearty salad that's bound to become a favorite in your family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salt to taste
Lettuce or hollowed pineapple halves, optional
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken and grapes. Combine the next seven ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce leaves or in pineapple shells if desired. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a creamier salad, use full-fat mayonnaise. Greek yogurt can be substituted for a healthier option.
  • If you don't have tarragon on hand, you can substitute it with 1/4 teaspoon of dried tarragon.
  • To save time, you can use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
  • If you like a crunchy salad, add some chopped celery or almonds.
  • For a more flavorful salad, marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before cooking.

Conclusion:

Almond Tarragon Chicken Salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a sandwich, salad, or wrap. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With its creamy, tangy, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give Almond Tarragon Chicken Salad a try!

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