Whole Foods Tarragon Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Whole Foods-inspired Tarragon Chicken Salad, a creamy, herbaceous dish that’s as fresh as it is satisfying. This quick and easy recipe pairs tender shredded chicken with crunchy celery and a luscious dressing made from mayo, fresh tarragon, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard. The addition of thinly sliced green onions adds an optional, delicate sharpness that ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this versatile chicken salad can be served as a sandwich, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or over a crisp bed of greens. Packed with vibrant flavors and simple ingredients, it’s the ultimate combination of wholesome and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast and chopped celery.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped tarragon, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and celery mixture.
Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
If using, add the sliced green onions for additional flavor and mix again.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, over a bed of greens, or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.0 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 2346 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 146.9 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1697 mg | 36% | |
*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.
