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.

Jahvan Clarke
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Dominique Dopson
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Emily Monroy
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep.


mansura mohammed
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I love the tarragon dressing in this salad. It's so light and flavorful.


Annabel Johnson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


asif asifhussain
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I like to serve it on croissants or crackers.


Minha Kawal
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet grapes and crunchy walnuts.


kaitlyn cooper
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Sandip Rai
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This is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Lachhab Hajar
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I made this salad for my friends and they loved it! It's definitely a keeper.


Niamat khan
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Ayan Abdirahman Ibrahim
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I love the combination of tarragon and walnuts in this salad. It's so unique and flavorful.


Indika Kulathunga
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add a bit of celery and chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra crunch and flavor.


sabita bastola
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Cartoon Tv
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This tarragon walnut chicken salad is a delightful dish that combines savory and nutty flavors perfectly. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the walnuts add a delightful crunch. The tarragon dressing is light and tangy, and it complements the chi