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Tarragon Chicken Salad

Memorable Salads
Prep time:
15 minutes, plus chilling
Cook time:
none

On the hottest days of summer, Grandma would purchase cooked chicken from the deli for this salad.

On the hottest days of summer, Grandma would purchase cooked chicken from the deli for this salad.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tsp. dried tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 11/2 lb. cooked, cubed chicken breast (about 4 cups)
  • 2 cups grapes
  • 2 cups diced celery (about 4 medium stalks)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion (about 1 medium)
  • 1/2 cup cashews
Directions
  1. 1

    Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, tarragon and salt in a large bowl. Stir until the mixture is well blended.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken, grapes, celery and red onion to the mixture in the bowl. Stir until combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Stir the cashews into the chicken salad and serve immediately.

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Grandma's Secret Tip

Grandma's Secret Tip

For a flavor change, 2 cups drained pineapple chunks may be substituted for the grapes.

Serving Suggestion

Serving Suggestion

Serve this main-dish salad on lettuce leaves with a basket of croissants. Save room for orange chiffon cake for dessert.

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