Waldorf Chicken Salad With Tarragon Dijon Vinaigrette Recipes

SIMPLY THE BEST CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Spread chopped walnuts onto a baking sheet.
• Roast walnuts in the preheated oven until they are fragrant and browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Lightly toss chicken with grape halves, cranberries, apple, walnuts, and onion in a salad bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, vanilla yogurt, and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil and place them on a sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast them in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
• Once the chicken has cooled, dice or shred it with two forks.
• Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard and fresh chopped tarragon. Stir in the diced celery, diced onion and chicken. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
• Serve the chicken salad on a bed of the mixed salad greens alongside crackers or toasted bread and fresh seedless grapes.

CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Serving suggestion: Baby greens, extra grapes, raisins and walnuts for garnish
• Coat the chopped apple with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the chicken, grapes, celery, raisins and walnuts, and gently combine.
• In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice and salt. Gently fold the dressing into the salad. Serve on a bed of greens.

DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, shake dressing again.

BEST CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Choose a heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tightfitting lid. It should be large enough to hold the chicken snugly, but not much bigger. Fill pot about 2/3 full with cold water, but don't put the chicken in yet. Boil some extra water in a teakettle.
• Add scallions and peppercorns to water, cover and bring to a rolling boil. Turn off heat and slip chicken pieces into the hot water. If needed, add boiling water from the kettle to cover chicken with water by 2 inches. Replace the lid and let chicken rest in the hot water for about 2 hours. Do not turn the flame back on: The pot will retain enough heat to cook chicken thoroughly and safely. (To test, cut into 1 piece of chicken and check the meat near the bone. If it is still pink, return the pot to low heat, bring the water to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes more.)
• Lift chicken out of the pot. Remove and discard bones, skin and fat. Pat the meat dry with paper towels, then cut or shred into small bite-size pieces and transfer to a bowl. (Meanwhile, simmer cooking liquid until tasty, strain and refrigerate or freeze to use as chicken stock.)
• In a bowl, whisk together juice of 1/2 lemon, mayonnaise and sour cream. If using, whisk in mustard or brine. Taste and adjust the seasonings and thickness to your liking. Pour over chicken, scraping the bowl clean with a rubber spatula.
• Add celery, onion if using, nuts, herbs and salt and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk the vinegar with the Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• While whisking, drizzle in the oil.
• Stir in the tarragon.
• To make the salad, toss the chicken with the apple, celery and onion in a bowl.
• Add 1/4 cup of the dressing or enough to coat.
• Add the pecans, taste and add more dressing if you wish.
• Serve on a bed of lettuce (I use romaine.).

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray or drizzle a little olive oil.
• Place chicken in skillet and cook for 3 minutes.
• Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and add 1 cup of water.
• Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until water is mostly evaporated and the chicken reaches and internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
• Remove chicken from skillet and let cool on a plate for 5 minutes before cutting into pieces. Makes around 3 cups.
• Make the dressing. In a medium bowl add the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Whisk together until combined. Set aside.
• Make the salad. In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens.
• Add the apple, grapes, celery, walnuts, and cheese.
• Toss the salad with salad tongs.
• Pour the dressing on the salad and toss again.

TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.