Description
This Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal. The combination of tangy lemon, aromatic tarragon, and tender chicken makes for a satisfying salad that can be enjoyed in various ways.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Optional:
- sliced almonds or grapes for texture and sweetness
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped tarragon until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken, celery, and green onions to the bowl and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a sandwich, in lettuce wraps, or on crackers.
Notes
- This salad is great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- If using dried tarragon, reduce the quantity to avoid overpowering the lemon.
- Add halved grapes or chopped apples for a touch of sweetness, or slivered almonds for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
