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Lemon Zest Chicken Salad: A Citrusy Delight! πŸ‹πŸ₯—

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Lemon Chicken Salad Recipe

πŸ•’ Total Time: 45 minutes
πŸ₯— Servings: 4
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This delightful Lemon Chicken Salad, adapted from Taste of Home, offers a burst of refreshing citrus flavor, making it an ideal choice for a bridal shower, baby shower, or ladies luncheon. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 30 minutes (mainly for chilling), this recipe is perfect for those seeking a flavorful yet quick-to-prepare dish.

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Miracle Whip
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 lemon, rind of
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 dashes black pepper
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 sweet apple, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

  • Calories: 368.9
  • Fat Content: 24.9g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 5.7g
  • Cholesterol Content: 66mg
  • Sodium Content: 505.4mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 17.5g
  • Fiber Content: 3g
  • Sugar Content: 8.4g
  • Protein Content: 21.1g

Instructions:

  1. Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt, dried tarragon, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.

  2. Add Salad Ingredients: Add chopped celery, diced green bell pepper, diced sweet apple, finely chopped onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the dressing mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  3. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.

  4. Add Nuts: Just before serving, stir in the chopped walnuts to add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the salad.

  5. Serve: Spoon the lemon chicken salad onto plates or into bowls, and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this delightful dish!

Keywords:

Chicken, Lemon, Poultry, Citrus, Fruit, Meat, Brunch, < 60 Mins

Recipe Category:

Lunch/Snacks

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