Deluxe Chicken or Turkey Salad Julia Child
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Julia Child's Deluxe Chicken or Turkey Salad, a masterful recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a sophisticated dish bursting with flavor. This creamy salad combines tender, shredded or cubed cooked chicken or turkey with crisp celery, aromatic green onions, and a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon juice. Elevate the texture with optional toasted slivered almonds, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. Perfect for lunch or light dinner, this versatile salad can be served chilled atop crisp lettuce leaves, tucked into a sandwich, or paired with crackers for effortless entertaining. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe embodies simplicity and flair, making it a must-try for fans of classic French-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken or turkey (shredded or cubed)
- 1 cup Celery (diced)
- 0.5 cup Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Fresh tarragon leaves (chopped, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds (toasted, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken or turkey, diced celery, and sliced green onions.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped tarragon (if using), parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.
Fold in the slivered almonds for added crunch and a nutty flavor, if desired.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, on top of fresh lettuce leaves, or with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.2 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 760 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 2642 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 220.0 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2718 mg | 58% | |
*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.
