Marshall Field's Tarragon Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with Marshall Field's Tarragon Chicken Salad, a timeless classic bursting with flavor and texture. This refreshing salad blends tender bites of cooked chicken breast with crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and a creamy dressing enhanced by the delicate anise-like aroma of fresh tarragon. A touch of lemon juice adds brightness, while the optional slivered almonds lend a satisfying crunch. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly creamy, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for serving chilled on a bed of greens, tucked into a sandwich, or alongside crackers. Whether for a light lunch or an elegant brunch, this chicken salad is proof that simple ingredients can create extraordinary results.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Celery
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Optional: slivered almonds
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the cooked chicken breast. Dice it into bite-sized pieces, ensuring that you have about 3 cups total.
Step 2
Wash and finely chop the celery. You will need 1 cup of finely diced celery for added crunch.
Step 3
Wash the red grapes, then cut them in half. Measure 1 cup of halved grapes for a burst of sweetness.
Step 4
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Add the freshly chopped tarragon to the mayonnaise mixture, along with the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine the flavors.
Step 6
Gently fold the diced chicken, celery, and halved grapes into the dressing mixture, making sure everything is evenly coated.
Step 7
If desired, stir in the optional slivered almonds for added texture and flavor.
Step 8
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Serve the Tarragon Chicken Salad chilled, either on a bed of fresh greens, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1353.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3530.4 |
| Total Fat 266.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 53.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 780.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2383.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 107.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.6g | |
| Protein 188.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 606.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1108.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories