Tarragon Chicken Salad–Christmas Tea
A delicious salad that can be eaten alone, or spread on bread for pretty tea sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 lbs total
- 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp dried tarragon
- 1 cup mayonaisse
- 3/4 cup sliver almonds, toasted
- 1 cup red grapes, cut in halves or fourths
Instructions
- In a medium pot, simmer chicken breasts in water on stove top until cooked through (Do not boil or chicken will be tough) While chicken is still warm, shred using two forks. Allow chicken to cool
- Combine cooled chicken with onion, celery, spices and mayo. Chill for a few hours to allow the flavors to mingle.
- When ready to serve, stir in almonds and grapes. Adjust seasonings to taste.