Lemony Chicken Salad

Name: Lemony Chicken Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise; 2/3 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups diced cooked chicken; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 2 large red apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, optional; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Every busy cook will appreciate the convenience of being able to prepare this refreshing salad ahead of time. And your family will enjoy a marvelous meal.

Ingredients

2/3 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 large red apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, optional
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in chicken, celery, green pepper, apples if desired, onion and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 333 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

Every busy cook will appreciate the convenience of being able to prepare this refreshing salad ahead of time. And your family will enjoy a marvelous meal.

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