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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Tarragon and Crunchy Seeds
This chicken salad is a satisfying blend of savory, sweet, and tangy
This isn’t your average chicken salad. It’s bold, bright, and textured, thanks to crunchy seeds, sweet cherries, and briny pepperoncini. Perfect for meal prep, lunch wraps, or just straight out of the bowl with a fork. And the best part? It starts with rotisserie chicken, so it’s done in minutes.
What Makes It Nutritious?
- High in protein from rotisserie chicken sunflower and pumpkin seeds
- Heart-healthy fats from pumpkin and sunflower seeds
- Antioxidants and fiber from dried cherries
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Serves
6
Ingredients
Required Ingredients:
- 3 lbs rotisserie chicken, chopped small cubes
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried tarragon (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
- 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise (use avocado or olive oil-based for a healthier version)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional to Elevate Flavor:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for extra tang)
- 1/4 cup diced celery or red onion (adds crunch)
- Chopped fresh parsley or dill (boosts freshness)
- Greek yogurt (swap half the mayo to lighten the dressing)
Steps
- In a large bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped dried cherries, and sliced pepperoncini.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tarragon, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper (and optional Dijon if using).
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 6)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
