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 Tbs olive oil; 2 to 3 Tbs 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 tsp finely cut fresh tarragon leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried tarragon); 2/3 cup or so mayonnaise (see page 21); Fresh salad greens, washed and dried; For decoration: 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 Tbs olive oil
2 to 3 Tbs 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 tsp finely cut fresh tarragon leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried tarragon)
2/3 cup or so mayonnaise (see page 21)
Fresh salad greens, washed and dried
For decoration: 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.
8
TURKEY SALAD.
9
Follow the same general system as for chicken.
10
LOBSTER, CRAB, OR SHRIMP SALAD.
11
Follow the same general system, and use some of the shells for decoration.

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 Tbs olive oil, 2 to 3 Tbs 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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