Ingredients
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6 cups skinless and boneless cooked chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite size pieces
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salt
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freshly ground white pepper
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1 tablespoon light olive oil
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 cup tender celery, diced
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1/2 cup scallions or 1/2 cup mild onion, minced
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3/4 cup chopped walnuts
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3/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
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1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
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2 hard-boiled eggs
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fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon finely cut tarragon leaves or 1/4 teaspoon fragrant dried tarragon
Instructions
- Season the chicken or turkey in a large mixing bowl with the salt, pepper, and oil.
- Add lemon juice, herbs, celery, onions, romaine and optional walnuts- mix well.
- Taste and add more salt/pepper/lemon juice if required.
- Let mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes, tossing several times.
- Drain any accumulated liquid out of the salad, then fold in just enough mayonnaise to coat the ingredients.
- Garnish before serving, if desired.
- Note: Salad may be prepared a day in advance; cover and refrigerate.