Spring Chicken or Turkey Salad
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 6 cups skinless and boneless cooked chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt (start low and adjust to taste)
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper (start low and adjust to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon pepper (I use Tones seafood seasoning, which is much like lemon pepper) or 1/2 teaspoon lime pepper (I use Tones seafood seasoning, which is much like lemon pepper)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (have more on hand to adjust flavor at the end)
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 1⁄2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, leaves only
- 1⁄2 cup green onion, whites and greens, sliced thinly
- 3⁄4 cup chopped walnuts or 3/4 cup pecans
- 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise (no substitutes)
directions
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, toss chicken or turkey with salt, pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, thyme, marjoram, basil, olive oil and lemon juice.
- 2. Add celery, parsley, green onions, and nuts-- mix well, and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- 3. Add mayonnaise and mix thoroughly.
- 4. Taste the salad, and adjust the salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice to taste.
- 5. May be prepared a day in advance; cover well and refrigerate.
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