5 from 21 votes
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Tarragon Chicken Salad combines shredded chicken with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, raisins, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. The use of fresh tarragon adds a slightly sweet, anise-like flavor that complements the raisins and herbs. This salad makes a versatile dish for sandwiches, wraps, or served alongside crackers and greens.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
452 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken shredded
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ¼ cup celery chopped
- ⅛ cup tarragon roughly chopped, plus more for garnish, fresh
- ⅛ cup parsley roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup raisins
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Add chicken, red onion, celery, tarragon, parsley, mayo, raisins, pepper and salt into a large bowl.
- Toss to combine. Taste and add more mayo, salt and/or pepper, if needed.
- Enjoy right away or chill before serving. Serve with crackers for a snack or appetizer, on bread or a wrap for a sandwich or over a bed of greens.
- Place salad in an airtight container in the fridge. The salad will keep for 3-5 days.
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Notes
- If fresh tarragon is unavailable, use 2 teaspoons of dried tarragon instead of 1/8 cup fresh, adjusting to taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 recipe
Calories
452kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
884mg
(37%)
Potassium
701mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.