Deluxe Chicken Salad
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 6 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1 x 1 1/2 inches and 1/4 inch thick
- salt
- fresh ground white pepper
- 1 -2 tablespoon excellent light olive oil
- 2 -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 diced tender celery rib
- 1⁄2 cup minced scallions or 1/2 cup mild onion
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade (or more)
- 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
directions
- In large mixing bowl, toss chicken or turkey with salt, pepper, and enough oil to coat the meat very lightly.
- Then toss with the lemon juice, and finally with the herbs, celery, onions, and optional walnuts.
- Add torn lettuce.
- Taste and correct seasoning.
- Let steep 10 minutes, tossing several times.
- Drain any accumulated liquid out of the salad, correct seasoning again; fold in just enough mayonnaise to" bind" the ingredients.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kaccy G.
Artesia, NM
My name is Kaccy. I'm in my mid 30's, live in New Mexico. DH is Mike. I have a 22 yr son, Chris. 17 yr step-son, Dallas and 14 yr step-daughter, Ashley. I am a Christian, like to cook, make candles and other crafts. I love outdoors!!! I'm a Artesia Bulldog Fan!!! and a Bronco's Fan! I waitress and love it. I work at a nice little "brew pub" and just have a blast with my customers.