Tarragon Walnut Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Tarragon Walnut Chicken Salad, a delightful blend of creamy, crunchy, and herbaceous flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Tender shredded or cubed chicken breast comes to life with the savory crunch of toasted walnuts, the crisp freshness of diced celery, and the subtle zing of red onion. Fresh tarragon leaves impart a distinct herbaceous note, perfectly complemented by a luscious dressing of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a hint of lemon juice for brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe is a versatile choice—serve it as a sandwich filling, in wraps, over a bed of greens, or enjoy it solo. Whether you're meal prepping or making it fresh, this chicken salad is a flavorful, protein-packed option you'll keep coming back to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or cubed) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (finely diced) Celery
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (toasted and roughly chopped) Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh tarragon leaves
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Toast the walnuts: Place the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted. Remove from heat and let them cool, then roughly chop them.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed cooked chicken, diced celery, diced red onion, toasted walnuts, and chopped tarragon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Enjoy the salad on its own, as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or on a bed of fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*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.
