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Chicken Salad with Pears & Hazelnuts
A fresh and flavorful chicken salad featuring pears, hazelnuts, and herbs, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces cooked chicken breasts (shredded)
Herbs
- 2-4 fronds fresh dill
- 3-4 sticks fresh tarragon
Dairy & Nuts
- 10-12 oz mayo
- 3-4 green onions green onions
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal brand)
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 large pear (Bosc recommended)
- 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (roasted)
Optional Greens
- Leafy greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Chop hazelnuts into rough pieces and set aside.
- Dice the pear into small pieces and set aside.
- Slice green onions and chop herbs finely, then combine in a bowl.
- Mix mayo, salt, and pepper into the herbs, then add shredded chicken and diced pear. Gently stir to combine.
- Serve over leafy greens if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, chill the salad before serving.