Deluxe Chicken Or Turkey Salad (Julia Child) Recipe

Name: Deluxe Chicken Or Turkey Salad (Julia Child)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups skinless and boneless cooked chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite size pieces; salt; freshly ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon finely cut tarragon leaves or 1/4 teaspoon fragrant dried tarragon; 1 cup tender celery, diced; 1/2 cup scallions or 1/2 cup mild onion, minced; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 3/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade; 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried; Garnishes; 2 hard-boiled eggs; fresh parsley; 3 -5 slices of red pimentos

Servings: persons

6 cups skinless and boneless cooked chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite size pieces
salt
freshly ground white pepper
1 tablespoon light olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely cut tarragon leaves or 1/4 teaspoon fragrant dried tarragon
1 cup tender celery, diced
1/2 cup scallions or 1/2 cup mild onion, minced
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
Garnishes
2 hard-boiled eggs
fresh parsley
3 -5 slices of red pimentos

1
Season the chicken or turkey in a large mixing bowl with the salt, pepper, and oil.
2
Add lemon juice, herbs, celery, onions, romaine and optional walnuts- mix well.
3
Taste and add more salt/pepper/lemon juice if required.
4
Let mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes, tossing several times.
5
Drain any accumulated liquid out of the salad, then fold in just enough mayonnaise to coat the ingredients.
6
Garnish before serving, if desired.
7
Note: Salad may be prepared a day in advance; cover and refrigerate.

1214

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups skinless and boneless cooked chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite size pieces, salt, freshly ground white pepper, 1 tablespoon light olive oil, and more.

Yes, Deluxe Chicken Or Turkey Salad (Julia Child) 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.

Deluxe Chicken Or Turkey Salad (Julia Child)

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