Zesty Chicken Salad With Shallot Dressing Recipe

Name: Zesty Chicken Salad With Shallot Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce freshly chopped tarragon; 1 ounce flat leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; ⅞ cup mayonnaise; 12 lemon, juice; 1 lb cooked chicken; 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 scallions, finely sliced for the dressing; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon walnut oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 pinch superfine sugar

Servings: persons

1 ounce freshly chopped tarragon
1 ounce flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
⅞ cup mayonnaise
12 lemon, juice
1 lb cooked chicken
1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 scallions, finely sliced for the dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon walnut oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 pinch superfine sugar

1
Put herbs into a food processor; add olive oil.
2
Whiz, then add yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice and some seasoning.
3
Whiz again until combined.
4
(You can also chop herbs by hand, mix with the olive oil, then beat in the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasoning.)
5
Empty mixture into a large bowl.
6
Cut meat into bite-sized pieces and toss with the herb mixture.
7
Set aside.
8
For the dressing: whisk ingredients together in a small bowl; check seasoning.
9
Stir in beans and tomatoes.
10
Divide bean mixture among four plates; top with dressed chicken.
11
Scatter over onions and garnish with herbs.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce freshly chopped tarragon, 1 ounce flat leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Zesty Chicken Salad With Shallot Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Chicken Salad With Shallot Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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