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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Jahvan Clarke
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Dominique Dopson
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.
Emily Monroy
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep.
mansura mohammed
[email protected]I love the tarragon dressing in this salad. It's so light and flavorful.
Annabel Johnson
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
asif asifhussain
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I like to serve it on croissants or crackers.
Minha Kawal
[email protected]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
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Sandip Rai
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Lachhab Hajar
[email protected]I made this salad for my friends and they loved it! It's definitely a keeper.
Niamat khan
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.
Ayan Abdirahman Ibrahim
[email protected]I love the combination of tarragon and walnuts in this salad. It's so unique and flavorful.
Indika Kulathunga
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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