{"id":41561,"date":"2023-10-11T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/?post_type=recipes&p=41561"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:54:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:54:22","slug":"chicken-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/chicken-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Chicken Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chicken salad<\/strong> is a classic recipe, but my version has a little something extra to make it the ultimate<\/em> chicken salad recipe – keep reading below! Diced chicken is tossed with a creamy dressing and dotted with crisp celery, green onion, and fresh grapes. It’s easy, healthy, bright, flavorful, and will make any summer meal a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I think of chicken salad, I think of summer’s own version of comfort food<\/strong>. It’s creamy, filling, and loaded with fresh, bright flavors. You get hints of Dijon mustard, juicy grapes, and crispy celery with every bite. And the best part? The cooking is kept to a minimum, making it the perfect throw-together meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what makes my version unique?<\/strong> It’s really all about the herbs (the more herbs the better). And my secret ingredient – tarragon! Tarragon pairs beautifully with the chicken and gives it that wow factor. Trust me, everybody will be coming back for seconds on this one. So hit the market, grab your salad ingredients, and follow along with me in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chicken Salad Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the ingredients are simple, it’s how their unique flavors meld together that’s key. Here’s what I use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n