Chopped Chicken Salad

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A fresh twist on classic chicken salad—perfect for picnics, meal prep, cracker snacking, or rolled into an easy, flavorful wrap.

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This chicken salad brings a bright, flavorful spin to a lunchtime favorite with sweet cherries, crunchy pecans, and a touch of fresh tarragon. It’s easy to prep ahead and perfect for spring picnics, casual brunches, or quick weekday lunches. Serve it in a wrap, pile it onto crackers, or pack it up in a tote with chilled Sauvignon Blanc and a few chocolates for a perfectly effortless (and delicious) outing.

picnic table with chicken salad wrap with sauvignon blanc wine

picnic with sauvignon blanc with chicken salad

Serves: 8-10

Prep Time: 10

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Ingredients

3 chicken breasts, baked and chopped about 1/2” size (can use rotisserie chicken but texture is softer)
4 ribs celery, fine dice
1/3 yellow/white onion, fine dice
1/2 c dried montmorency cherries, halved (can substitute golden raisins)
1 c pecans, toasted, rough chop
1/2 bunch fresh tarragon, chopped rough (save a few leaves for garnish)

Dressing:

2/3 c mayonnaise
2 T dijon mustard
1 T cider vinegar
1 T sugar
1/2 bunch tarragon, chopped fine
1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 t fresh pepper

Whisk ingredients. Taste for balance.

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, chopped celery, diced onion, dried cherries, chopped pecans, and fresh tarragon. Add your preferred dressing and mix until well combined.

This salad can be made in advance—just wait to add the pecans until right before serving to keep them crisp.

Serve on butter lettuce leaves for a light option, or pair with your favorite crackers for an easy, satisfying picnic bite.
Think of it as a fresh twist on a classic Waldorf salad.

Pair with our California Series Sauvignon Blanc

Chopped Chicken Salad