Chicken Salad With Apricots, Almonds & Tarragon

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Chicken salad with with apricots, almonds, and tarragon is a delicious luncheon or brunch salad, perfect as a sandwich filling or for delicate tea sandwiches. 

Chicken Salad with Apricots

I can’t believe it’s been nearly 8 years since I first published this Chicken Salad with Apricots, Almonds and Tarragon. It was one of the first posts I published when I first started my site on May 31st, 2011. (This post was originally published on July 11th, 2011, and has been updated to contain nutritional information. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn commission on qualifying purchases.)

I seriously love chicken salad, especially when the weather starts to warm up. It’s a great way to use of leftover chicken or turkey. While my family tends to prefer chicken thighs for grilling or frying, because they’re juicier, I think a good chicken salad is best with white meat. But feel free to use whatever you prefer. This is chicken salad with apricots, almonds and tarragon is copycat version of one that I had many years ago in a local Pasadena restaurant. Trader Joe’s made a version for a while and then stopped. I loved it so much, that I had to make my own version.

Chicken Salad in a bowl

The slightly sweet apricots, tangy thyme and crunchy almonds are a delicious combination. Chicken salads are great for potlucks,  baby or bridal showers, especially when served on a bed of field greens. All of my chicken salads have some sort of combination of fruit, nuts and herbs like this  Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

chicken salad cranberries, walnuts, tart apples and rosemary. Naturally gluten free!

Chicken salad with cranberries, walnuts, tart apples and rosemary.

or Coronation Chicken Salad. 

This Chicken Salad with Apricots, Almonds and Tarragon makes a delicious filling for Afternoon Tea Sandwiches! If using this recipe for tea sandwiches, chop all the ingredients more finely.
chicken salad tea sandwiches

The filling makes a delicious tea sandwich filling

This Chicken Salad with Bacon and Green Onions is another take on a classic chicken salad.

Some of the items used in this post are available at my Amazon Affiliate Store.

Chicken Salad with Apricots and Tarragon.

Apricot Almond Chicken Salad

Cynthia
Creamy chicken salad with sweet apricots, crunchy almonds, and tangy fresh tarragon. It's low carb and gluten free.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 414 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients everything together and chill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 426mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
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Delicious Chicken Salad with Apricots, Almonds and Tarragon. Gluten free, paleo and low-carb!

Delicious Chicken Salad with Apricots, Almonds and Tarragon. Gluten free, paleo and low-carb!

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  2. Christina says

    5 stars
    I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a pretty chicken salad! I totally understand your feelings with cooking being your passion…I feel the same way. It’s not always zen, but the feeling after creating something out of many different ingredients is so satisfying and uplifting. I just can’t understand when people say they don’t like to cook or bake…I just can’t relate!

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  3. Debi @ Life Currents says

    I’ve always thought that cooking was like meditation for me. It’s a peaceful place where I can go and create. Thanks for sharing your zen thoughts. I especially like #5 for some reason it resonates with me.
    My mom loves chicken salad, I’ll have to make this for her. Thanks for sharing your recipe on Foodie Parties. I’ve pinned and stumbled it.

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    • Cynthia says

      Debi, I haven’t read that one for a long time…but #5 is my favorite too! I’m always in “A” mode, when I finally slowed down listened to my soul, it was whispering.

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  14. Jeff the Chef says

    What a yum fest! I always like a mustard-mayo combo. I messed around with a million variations of chicken salad as part of my take-to-work lunch a while back, and apricots and almonds rose quickly to the top of the list. Plus, anything with tarragon always seems so elegant. Nice recipe!

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  23. Hope says

    5 stars
    I’m loving the sound of apricots, almonds and tarragon in this salad. I don’t think I have tried that combination before – I need to!

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  2. […] Apricot and Ginger Glazed Chicken was one of those last minute dishes I created on a busy weeknight. Mondays always seem to be the most hectic. It seems that I’m always scrambling a bit for a last-minute dinner idea. We eat a lot of chicken. A LOT of chicken! Any twist on the same old grilled or baked chicken is always well received. I keep a jar of apricot preserves in my fridge at all times. I actually never put it on toast, it’s merely for cooking and baking purposes. Seriously. Apricot jam is the “secret” ingredient in most baked goods, and it’s what gives pies and pastries that lovely sheen. I also love the combination of apricot and chicken, like this Apricot Almond Chicken Salad. […]

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