Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 2 stalks celery - finely chopped
• 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups seedless red grapes, cut in half (optional)
• Lemon slices - garnish

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange pecans in a single layer on baking sheet.
Bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool pecans on a wire rack 15 minutes until completely cool


Whisk together mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stir in pecans, chicken, celery, & onion just until blended. Stir in grape halves, if desired,.
Garnish if desired.