Brunch Time Chicken Salad Recipes

Chicken salad isn't usually on the top of everyone's brunch menu. People usually want omelets, French toast and the typical breakfast meats such as ham, bacon or sausage. Yet a brunch shouldn't be laden down with high calories or high cholesterol.

It should be considered a light meal with the emphasis on easy prep and more time with one's table companions. These easy chicken salad recipes are perfect for that with almost zero prep time . Even the most novice cook can prepare these sophisticated salads. Plus they're a great way of getting rid of leftover chicken

French Tarragon Chicken Salad

3 cups leftover chicken3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise

2-3 tablespoons of dried tarragon or fresh tarragon Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to tasteIn a large bowl combine chicken and mayonnaise. Stir well with a spoon.

Add either dried or fresh tarragon (you can put in more if you want a really strong flavor) .

Season to taste.Serve fresh at your brunch table. (if you want you can chill this for half an hour before serving).This salad tastes best served on sliced fresh croissants.

Add freshly made fruit salad as a side dish.For an canap? spread use two 4.25 ounce cans of deviled chicken instead of the fresh chicken. Serve on whole wheat crackers at cocktails.

Oriental Dressing 

Steam snow peas in either steamer or microwave steamer for one minute.Chop two to three stalks celery .Mix with chicken, celery , and water chestnuts. Add Oriental dressing, mix and serve. For added flair serve the salad with rice crackers..

 

1 cup light virgin olive oil or vegetable oil cup soy sauce1 teaspoon grated ginger or 1 teaspoon of ginger juice*pinch sugar.

Mix oil and soy sauce in a small mixing bowl. Gradually add the ginger and sugar.

Stir well.

By Liz Roberts