Chicken Salad in a Creamy Chive and Lovage Dressing
Savor the vibrant flavors of a Chicken Salad in a Creamy Chive and Lovage Dressing, a refreshing twist on a classic favorite! This recipe combines tender cooked chicken breast, crisp celery, and a hint of zing from red onion, all coated in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a medley of fresh herbs. The star ingredients, chives and lovage, infuse the dish with a garden-fresh brightness, balanced by a touch of Dijon mustard and a squeeze of lemon juice for zest. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep, this versatile salad can be served solo, alongside crackers, or atop mixed greens for a light yet satisfying meal. A must-try for those craving an herbaceous and creamy chicken salad with a gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 2 medium (diced) Celery stalks
- 0.5 small (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Fresh chives
- 1.5 tablespoons (finely chopped) Fresh lovage leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground, to taste) Black pepper
- 4 cups (optional, for serving) Mixed salad greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, diced celery, and chopped red onion. Mix gently to combine.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped chives, lovage, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings if needed.
Pour the creamy chive and lovage dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve the chicken salad on its own, with crackers, or on a bed of mixed salad greens for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.8 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 2320 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 119.3 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1739 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
