Inspired by a diner in New York City.
(A side sandwich, why not?)
One for mom, one for me.
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I simply thought Id never be able to replicate the only chicken salad that ever mattered to me.
Whats So Special About Tarragon?
Recipes often pair it withchickenorfish.
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Ill make sandwiches with it every day until its gone.
Then I make some more.
This floral, deeply complex herb contributes next-level flavor to the chopped chicken plus mayo equation.
Fresh Tarragon vs.
Dried Tarragon
Fresh tarragon is vibrant, herbal, and clean-tasting.
It will brighten a chicken salad, which can often taste one-note.
Ive bought a bunch of fresh tarragon only to discover it brown and wilted in the fridge soon after.
If you might’t easily source fresh tarragon, you might use dried tarragon.
Now that Im in on the tarragon secret, Ill never make chicken salad without it.
