Chicken Salad is a classic... and this Rotisserie Chicken Salad is one of our absolute favorites. Packed with fresh tarragon, lemon juice, and dijon mustard, it's an easy go-to recipe that's anything but basic!
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!
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🌱 Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup mayo
- ¼ cup fresh minced herbs (I used tarragon)
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
📋 Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or on top of salad.
🥑 Recipe variations
- Reduce mayo to ½ cup and add 1 mashed avocado
- Use a combination of ½ cup mayo and ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Add lemon zest for more lemon flavor
- Substitute any kind of chicken for rotisserie
- Add ¼ cup chopped red onion
- Use any of your favorite fresh herbs
🌡 Storing
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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📖 Recipe
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad is a classic... and this Rotisserie Chicken Salad is one of our absolute favorites. Packed with fresh tarragon, lemon juice, and dijon mustard, it's an easy go-to recipe that's anything but basic!
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup mayo
- ¼ cup fresh minced herbs
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ 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 ½ cup and add 1 mashed avocado
- Use a combination of ½ cup mayo and ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Add lemon zest for more lemon flavor
- Substitute any kind of chicken for rotisserie
- Add ¼ cup chopped red onion
- Use any of your favorite fresh herbs
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 401Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 804mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 32g
Beth
Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty! My husband loves chicken salad. This is soon to be his favorite!
Allyson Zea
This is so flavorful and easy!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Chicken Salad is couldn't look any more perfect!
Catalina
I am drooling over this chicken salad. It's so creamy!
katerina @ diethood.com
Such a fantastic chicken salad!! I can't wait to try this recipe!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
This looks incredibly delicious!! YUM!
Sarah
This sounds great!! I want to add celery and onion. How much should I add of each?
Cathy Trochelman
I would probably add 1/2 cup celery and 1/4 cup onion?
Sarah
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...
Cathy Trochelman
As a rule of thumb, 1 Tbsp fresh herbs equal 1 tsp. dried. Hope this helps!
Jamita
Hello! Your recipe states herbs. What herbs should be used?
Cathy Trochelman
I used tarragon, but you could use a combo of basil, thyme or rosemary too!