Tarragon Chicken Salad
Indulge in the refreshing and flavorful Tarragon Chicken Salad! Tender shredded chicken is generously coated in a creamy dressing, perfectly complemented by the crispness of asparagus, the distinctive taste of tarragon, and the buttery texture of cannellini beans.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For The Tarragon Chicken Salad
- 1 pound asparagus blanched
- 6 cups shredded chicken breasts about 2 pounds raw chicken breasts
- 1 15-ounce can Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup walnut or pecan halves broken into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup tarragon leaves cut in three pieces
For The Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise preferably Hellmann’s
- ¼ cup sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the asparagus: Break off the tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl filled with ice and cold water. Blanch the trimmed asparagus in the boiling water for about 1-2 minutes, or until they are cooked but still firm. Then, remove it from the pot and immediately place in the ice bath for 5 minutes. Once the time is up, drain and pat dry. Slice the asparagus diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Add the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over it and gently toss.
- Add the cooked asparagus, beans, nuts and tarragon leaves, and toss again. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Serve right away or cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
Storage: Avoid leaving it at room temperature for more than two hours. Instead, store it in the refrigerator where it can remain fresh for up to 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 405mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g