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Tarragon Chicken Salad—Let’s Eat Some Poultry!

Cooks' Note

Simple and satisfying, a perfect summertime treat. Serve it at room temperature or chilled, by itself, on a bed of lettuce, or in a stone-ground pita.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

Preparation

  1. Combine the chicken, celery, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix well to coat. Press in the garlic, then mix in the onion powder and tarragon.

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