Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cooked chicken, cut up into good-sized pieces; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup diced tender celery stalks; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon finely cut fresh tarragon leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried tarragon); 2/3 cup or so mayonnaise; Fresh salad greens, washed and dried; All or a choice of sliced or chopped hard-boiled eggs, parsley sprigs, strips of red pimiento

Servings: persons

6 cups cooked chicken, cut up into good-sized pieces
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup diced tender celery stalks
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon finely cut fresh tarragon leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried tarragon)
2/3 cup or so mayonnaise
Fresh salad greens, washed and dried
All or a choice of sliced or chopped hard-boiled eggs, parsley sprigs, strips of red pimiento

1
Toss the chicken with salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, celery, onion, and walnuts.
2
Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes or overnight.
3
Drain out any accumulated liquid; toss with the parsley and tarragon.
4
Taste analytically and correct seasonings.
5
Fold in just enough mayonnaise to enrobe ingredients.
6
Shred the greens, arrange on a platter, and mound the salad on top.
7
Spread a thin coat of mayonnaise over the chicken and decorate with the eggs, parsley, and pimiento strips.

1325

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cooked chicken, cut up into good-sized pieces, Salt and freshly ground white pepper, 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Salad

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