Rotisserie Chicken Salad – packed with fresh tarragon, lemon juice, and dijon mustard. Our go-to chicken salad recipe that’s delicious in a sandwich or all on its own!
What is it about chicken salad that always feels like such a treat? It’s been one of my favorites since I can remember… and over the years I’ve made countless versions of it. But there’s something about this simple tarragon chicken salad that has me hooked.
Not only is it incredibly easy to make – with just 5 basic ingredients – but the fresh tarragon has SO much amazing flavor, it almost tastes gourmet! And when you combine it with mayo, lemon juice, and dijon mustard, it’s like a flavor explosion in the best possible way.
Not a fan of tarragon? No worries! You can substitute any fresh herbs in its place. Some of my favorites are basil, thyme, rosemary, or a combination of all three!
If you’re looking for a go-to chicken salad recipe that’s easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit… this is it!
what you’ll need for this recipe
The ingredient list is short, but don’t be fooled! This chicken salad packs huge flavor and won’t disappoint!
- 4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup fresh minced herbs (I used tarragon)
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
how to make chicken salad
You have to love a recipe that’s literally as easy as this one. Simply combine, mix, and enjoy. Ready in minutes… and perfect for last minute entertaining!
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or on top of salad.
Recipe Variations
- Reduce mayo to 1/2 cup and add 1 mashed avocado
- Use a combination of 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Add lemon zest for more lemon flavor
- Substitute any kind of chicken for rotisserie
- Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for extra flavor (reduce the salt)
- Use any of your favorite fresh herbs in place of tarragon
storage tips
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
More Salad Recipes to Try
If you love chicken salad, be sure to check out our other chicken salad (and tuna salad) recipes!
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh minced herbs I used fresh tarragon
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or on top of salad.
Notes
Recipe Variations
- Reduce mayo to 1/2 cup and add 1 mashed avocado
- Use a combination of 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Add lemon zest for more lemon flavor
- Substitute any kind of chicken for rotisserie
- Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for extra flavor (reduce the salt)
- Use any of your favorite fresh herbs in place of tarragon
Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty! My husband loves chicken salad. This is soon to be his favorite!
This is so flavorful and easy!
This Chicken Salad is couldn’t look any more perfect!
I am drooling over this chicken salad. It’s so creamy!
Such a fantastic chicken salad!! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
This looks incredibly delicious!! YUM!
This sounds great!! I want to add celery and onion. How much should I add of each?
I would probably add 1/2 cup celery and 1/4 cup onion?
If using tarragon spice from spice rack, how much should I use?? This sounds so tasty, just can’t find fresh tarragon so I had to get bottled from the spice isle…
As a rule of thumb, 1 Tbsp fresh herbs equal 1 tsp. dried. Hope this helps!
Hello! Your recipe states herbs. What herbs should be used?
I used tarragon, but you could use a combo of basil, thyme or rosemary too!