Chicken Salad With Tarragon: a Piquant Aromatic Delicacy
Chicken salad is a classic BBQ favorite, but Chicken Salad with Tarragon brings it to a whole new level. The fragrant herbal flavor of tarragon gives the traditional salad a sophisticated and aromatic twist, making it ideal for a summer lunch or dinner.
Tarragon is a herb with a distinctly flavorful and piquant taste. It’s often associated with French cuisine, where you’ll find classic dishes like tarragon chicken, tarragon sauce and tarragon butter, so adding it to a chicken salad is a great way to incorporate that same flavor profile.
This hearty meal combines succulent chicken, crunchy celery, tart apples and sweet grapes for a variety of textures and flavors, then tosses them all together with a tangy-sweet tarragon dressing. The result is a unique, exciting encounter of classic and modern culinary traditions.
There are several ways to make this dish, but this particular recipe takes inspiration from pan-Asian cuisine with a twist of French finesse. The combination of fresh-picked tarragon with soy sauce, honey, white wine vinegar and sesame oil creates a flavorful and balanced sauce that will bring any salad to life.
If you’re looking for a great way to spice up an everyday entrée, Chicken Salad with Tarragon is a delectable dish that is sure to be a hit. Serve it as a light meal on its own or as an accompanying side dish to an amazing BBQ feast.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 cup of grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup tarragon leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, apples and grapes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, white wine vinegar and sesame oil.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and toss to combine.
- Add the tarragon leaves and parsley and mix to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
This flavorful and fragrant chicken salad is a great dish for entertaining in the summer time. Not only does it taste great, but its colors and aromas will leave your guests in awe. Why not try something different and tantalizing this summer?
If you’re looking for other ways to enjoy tarragon in your cooking, try making a Tarragon Salmon, or perhaps a Chicken in White Tarragon Sauce.
Once you try Chicken Salad with Tarragon, you won’t be able to go back to an ordinary salad. This easy and delicious recipe is sure to become a summer favorite!