Deluxe Chicken Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1 x 1 1/2 inches and 1/4 inch thick
salt
fresh ground white pepper
1 -2 tbsp excellent light olive oil
2 -3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp finely cut tarragon leaves or 1/4 tsp fragrant dried tarragon
1 cup diced tender celery rib
1/2 cup minced scallions or 1/2 cup mild onion
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade (or more )
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried

Directions:

In large mixing bowl, toss chicken or turkey with salt, pepper, and enough oil to coat the meat very lightly.
Then toss with the lemon juice, and finally with the herbs, celery, onions, and optional walnuts.
Add torn lettuce.
Taste and correct seasoning.
Let steep 10 minutes, tossing several times.
Drain any accumulated liquid out of the salad, correct seasoning again; fold in just enough mayonnaise to bind the ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1027.44 Kcal (4302 kJ)
Calories from fat	729.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	81.04g	125%
Cholesterol	113.29mg	38%
Sodium	1501.36mg	63%
Potassium	1049.95mg	22%
Total Carbs	37.87g	13%
Sugars	2.46g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.95g	16%
Protein	42.15g	84%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	26%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	108.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	248.89 Kcal (1042 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.63g	125%
Cholesterol	27.44mg	38%
Sodium	363.7mg	63%
Potassium	254.35mg	22%
Total Carbs	9.17g	13%
Sugars	0.6g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	16%
Protein	10.21g	84%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	26%
Iron	1.1mg	25%
Calcium	26.3mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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