Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe with Lemon and Dijon Dressing

This Tarragon Chicken Salad is an easy, flavorful way to use leftover chicken. Bright tarragon and crunchy sliced almonds combine with sweet creamed corn for a tasty twist on the classic chicken salad.

Tarragon chicken salad on a croissant bun.

Prepared ahead, this salad makes lunches fast and satisfying. The herbaceous note of tarragon complements shredded chicken, while cream-style corn adds moisture and a subtle sweetness. Diced red onion and sliced almonds provide crunch and texture.

How to make tarragon chicken salad

Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until everything is evenly coated. For best flavor, cover and chill for at least 2 hours so the flavors can meld. Serve cold straight from the refrigerator.

Ingredients needed to make this recipe in a bowl.
Tarragon chicken salad on a bun with lettuce and tomato.

This tarragon chicken salad is delicious on a buttery croissant, between slices of sourdough, or piled onto crackers for a light snack. It also works well on mixed greens for a quick lunch salad.

How to store

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze, as the texture and flavor of the salad can suffer when thawed.

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Tarragon chicken salad

Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe

Amy Duska

This Tarragon Chicken Salad combines leftover chicken, tarragon and sliced almonds, sweetened slightly with cream-style corn for a fresh take on chicken salad.
Prep Time 10 mins
Chill 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken breasts shredded or chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
  • ½ cup cream style corn canned
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
  2. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
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