Ingredients
The following ingredients have 8 Servings
- 3 cups (480 grams) chopped or shredded cooked chicken, see our recipe for perfect poached chicken
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped celery
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs like chives, parsley, and basil
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) lightly toasted nuts like sliced almonds, walnuts, pecans or pine nuts
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) dried fruit like golden raisins, cranberries, dates, or blueberries
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) mayonnaise, see our homemade mayo recipe
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 to 4 small dashes toasted sesame oil (scant 1/4 teaspoon), optional
- 1 to 2 teaspoons jam, optional
Instruction
- Combine the chicken, celery, herbs, nuts, dried fruit, and fresh fruit (if using) in a medium mixing bowl.
- In another small bowl, stir the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and the black pepper together. Taste then add the optional ingredients. Toasted sesame oil adds umami (a little goes a long way), and the jam sweetens the dressing up a bit.
- Toss the dressing with the salad. Taste then adjust with more salt and pepper. Store, covered tightly, in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days.
