Description
This French-inspired chicken salad is made with shredded leftover roasted chicken and a tarragon-flavored lemony vinaigrette, perfect for sandwiches or as a light meal on a bed of lettuce.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 spring onions, sliced thinly
- 1 stalk celery, cut into small dice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sliced spring onions, diced celery, chopped parsley, chopped celery leaves, and chopped tarragon.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar to create a vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning with additional lemon juice or olive oil if needed.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes and avocado, or use as a filling for sandwiches.
Notes
For best results, use leftover roasted chicken for a richer flavor. Shredding the chicken by hand provides a better texture than cubing. Adjust the vinaigrette to your taste by adding more lemon juice or olive oil. This salad can be served as a sandwich filling or on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes and avocado. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 24
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75