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Tarragon-Dill Grilled Chicken Salad

By: sestinatim  
"This light and tangy summer salad combines the smoky flavor of grilled chicken with the crunch and sweetness of apples and grapes. Serve it with croissants or another type of sweet, buttery bread. The salad also works well as a sandwich filling."

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Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 17 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 3 (6 ounce) skinless boneless chicken breasts
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  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh tarragon, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. To make the marinade, mix 1/2 cup lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a flat surface, and cut from one side through the middle of the breasts to within one half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out flat like an open book. Place in a shallow dish, and pour the olive oil mixture over the chicken, turning once to coat evenly with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. To make the dressing, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and 1/4 cup lemon juice together in a bowl, and blend thoroughly. Set aside.
  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, and discard marinade. Cook chicken on preheated grill, turning once, until meat is firm, and juices run clear, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from grill, and cool. Finely chop chicken, and place in a large bowl.
  6. Add the grapes, apples, celery, tarragon, and dill to the bowl with the chicken. Stir in the mayonnaise dressing, and toss until ingredients are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or refrigerate overnight to let flavors blend further.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 338 | Total Fat: 22.1g | Cholesterol: 64mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by aspirateur 
I wanted to try this recipe because the chicken is grilled, and wow did it make a difference! ... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by Laura S. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was an incredible chicken salad. It had a lot of flavor, and was excellent served on a... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by Katie 
Really good, just a little bit of spice to the chicken but the dressing really cools it down. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by Kimberly Sue 
This was awesome, I added a few Pecans but thats the only thing I did different. Will make... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Rachel 
This is amazing, zesty, salad. Fresh sqeezed lemon juice really tanges it up. MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by HDEDEAST 
I made and served this yesterday for a baby shower for my DIL. It was very tasty and not a... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by JillyBean 
This is a good recipe, but I think it is a bit too tangy with 1/4 C. vinegar and it distracts... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by OneCornerStone 
This dish is dee-lish. I'm a vegetarian and made half with chicken and half without. So, the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by Truebleu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I made this great dish for the first time this evening, using fresh herbs from the garden. The... MORE

 
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