In the culinary world, tarragon salad reigns supreme, tantalizing taste buds with its unique and refreshing flavors. Crafted with an array of ingredients, from the sharp tang of tarragon to the crisp crunch of fresh vegetables, this delectable dish has earned its place as a summertime staple. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or packing a picnic lunch, tarragon salad promises to add a burst of vibrancy to any gathering. As we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for this culinary delight, let's delve into the secrets behind its creation and explore the endless possibilities that await your taste buds.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD
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
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
TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING
Marie Hoyer of Lewistown, Montana whisks together tarragon, chives, parsley and Dijon mustard in her delightful vinaigrette. The fast-to-fix dressing will add a fresh tang to any bowl of mixed greens.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD
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
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 :
WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
- Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
CREAMY TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING
Fresh garlic, tarragon, mustard seed, and celery seed flavor this easy-to-make creamy vinaigrette. During the summer, I use 2 teaspoons of fresh tarragon.
Provided by Falvor King
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, garlic clove, and salt into a blender. Cover, and puree until the garlic has blended smooth. Sprinkle in the xanthan gum, and blend about 15 seconds to mix well. With the blender running, pour in the vegetable oil alternately with the water; blend until thick and creamy. Add the celery seed, red pepper flakes, black pepper, tarragon, and mustard seed; pulse until the spices are evenly distributed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 201.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
TARRAGON ASPARAGUS SALAD
I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch of tarragon. It's perfect as a side for fresh spring meals. -Linda Lace, Winter Park, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the first 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., To serve, shake dressing again. Spoon over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TARRAGON TUNA SALAD
It's surprising how a few herbs can brighten up tuna salad. Made with reduced-fat mayonnaise, this version gets its zip from mustard. It makes a terrific light lunch or Sunday brunch dish. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery and onion. Combine the mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, tarragon, mustard and pepper. Stir into tuna mixture. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TARRAGON SHRIMP SALAD
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the shrimp in a large (8-inch-diameter × 5-inch-high) saucepan and add 8 cups of cold water, the Pernod, and 1 tablespoon salt. Turn the heat to medium high and cook the shrimp uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until just firm and pink. Drain in a colander.
- Place half the shrimp in a large bowl. Cut the rest of the shrimp sideways through the back with a sharp paring knife and add them to the bowl as well. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the celery, scallions, tarragon, and mayonnaise, and combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, sprinkle with extra tarragon and salt, and taste for seasonings. Serve cold or at room temperature.
FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON
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
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
CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND TARRAGON
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle pulled chicken meat with garlic salt. Mix mayonnaise and milk. Add lemon juice, mustard, tarragon and pepper; mix well. Toss chicken, grapes, almonds and green onions in large bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture and mix well. Portion 1 cup per serving on lettuce-lined plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon parsley.
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE AND LEMON-MUSTARD-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a pot of generously salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the potatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then cut the potatoes into quarters.
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high.
- Toss the potatoes with a little canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the potatoes in a grill basket and grill, covered, tossing and turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and immediately add the vinaigrette. Put the arugula on top and scatter the goat cheese over the arugula. Season with salt and pepper. Quickly and gently fold the mixture once or twice to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, mustard, tarragon, honey, and a little salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 13 milligrams, Sodium 550 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 5 grams
LOBSTER, CORN, AND POTATO SALAD WITH TARRAGON
Categories Salad Potato Shellfish Tomato Fourth of July Picnic Father's Day Lunch Seafood Lobster Corn Summer Tarragon Endive Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare lobster, potatoes, and corn:
- Plunge 2 live lobsters headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water. Cover and cook lobsters over moderately high heat 9 minutes from time they enter water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool. Return water to a boil and cook remaining 2 lobsters in same manner. Leave water boiling in pot.
- Simmer potatoes in lobster cooking water until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a colander, reserving boiling water in pot.
- Boil corn in same water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, then drain.
- When lobsters are cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tails, reserving shells for another use.
- Cut meat into 1-inch pieces. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch pieces, and cut corn from cobs.
- Make vinaigrette:
- Whisk together lemon juice, tarragon, mustard, and salt until combined, then add oil in a thin stream, whisking.
- Assemble salad:
- Just before serving, toss together lobster meat, potatoes, corn, vinaigrette, tomatoes, frisée, and scallion in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING
I've always loved the flavor of tarragon, and I was thrilled to find this recipe in the current issue of "Taste of Home."
Provided by yooper
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the first nine ingredients; shake well.
- Serve over salad greens.
GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH A CREAMY TARRAGON DRESSING
This is an easy and delicious salad for summertime. Especially when the green beans are in their peak season. This recipe can be made using my Herbal Tarragon Vinegar #2882.
Provided by - Carla -
Categories Onions
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan over high heat in 1 inch of water, heat green beans to boiling.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until green beans are tender crisp; drain.
- In a bowl combine the mayonnaise, tarragon vinegar, salt, mustard and pepper; mix well.
- I like to put the green beans and sliced onions in a large zip-lock bag (less clean up) along with the tarragon dressing mixture, fumbling for dressing to coat green beans.
- If you don't have a large zip-lock bag you can place the green beans and sliced onions in a large dish and toss to coat with the tarragon dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours hours for flavors to blend before serving.
- Garnish with freshly topped tarragon.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 120.5, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 4, Protein 4.4
LEMON-TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Categories Salad Sandwich Chicken Kid-Friendly Back to School Lemon Summer Tarragon Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add chicken breasts; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; cool.
- Mix celery, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl to blend. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes; stir into mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Arrange 6 bread slices on work surface. Spread with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise. Divide salad among bread slices. Top each with lettuce and second bread slice. Cut sandwiches in half and serve.
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 3 cups chicken salad
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl mix chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, and tarragon until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold in grapes and pecans. Chill for at least one hour. Check seasoning again and adjust, if desired. The chicken salad can be made at least 24 hours in advance. Scoop chicken salad onto a slice of bread. Top with another slice of bread. Cut off crusts, then cut sandwich into desired shape (rectangles, triangles, or rounds).
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD
The Tarragon gives it a unique taste that we like better than the usual chicken salads that tend to be somewhat bland.
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- *Poach the chicken breasts in some chicken stock and fresh herbs (parsley, basil etc.) for added flavor.
- Mix all ingredients and chill for 1 hour.
- Serve on a good whole grain bread or on a bed of lettuce.
- This is a good basic recipe that you could add other things to,such as chopped apples, grapes, walnuts, pecans...whatever you wanted really!
TARRAGON CRAB SALAD
The keys to this fast, simple dish, which was inspired by a crab-stuffed tomato at Yves Camdeborde's Paris brasserie, Le Comptoir du Relais, are ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and excellent crabmeat.
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Salad Blender Tomato No-Cook Quick & Easy Crab Summer Healthy Tarragon Chive Lettuce Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend yolk, vinegar, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream.
- Toss crabmeat with dressing, tarragon, and chives.
- Season tomatoes with salt and serve topped with romaine and crab
TARRAGON TUNA SALAD
This is a tuna sandwich you would expect from a high-end sandwich shop. It is light, fresh and full of flavor. You must try this!
Provided by MARIA BUJAK
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, parsley, chives, tarragon, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Gently stir in the flaked tuna, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Spread tuna evenly over four of the bread slices. Top with tomatoes, and cheese if using, then top with remaining bread slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 814.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- Use fresh tarragon. Fresh tarragon has a more intense flavor than dried tarragon, so it's best to use it whenever possible.
- Chop the tarragon finely. This will help to release its flavor and distribute it evenly throughout the salad.
- Add the tarragon at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve its delicate flavor.
- Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavor of the tarragon.
- Serve the salad immediately. Tarragon salad is best eaten fresh, so don't make it ahead of time.
Conclusion:
Tarragon salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer. It's easy to make and can be made with a variety of ingredients. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful salad, give tarragon salad a try.
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