Gluten Free Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Kosher or fine sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 jar Tillen Farms Pickled Classic Asparagus (mild or spicy plus 1 tablespoon of the brine)
• 1 jar Tillen Farms Pickled Crunchy Carrots (drained)
• 4 cups cooked and shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)
• 1 bunch radishes (cleaned and sliced)
• 1/2 cup fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, dill, (chopped)
• 1 cup toasted cashews
• 1 head butter lettuce

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and the tablespoon of asparagus brine. Whisk well.

2. 2

   Chop the asparagus and carrots and add to the dressing along with the chicken, radishes, and herbs. Toss to coat. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired. Can be made a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

3. 3

   Just before serving, add the cashews. Separate the lettuce leaves and serve alongside the salad for making lettuce cups.