Apricot-Chive Chicken Salad in Puff Pastry Shells

This easy chicken salad gets a new twist by adding apricot.

Apricot-Chive Chicken Salad in Puff Pastry Shells

2014-08-29 01:26:26

Yield: 8 servings • Preparation: 15 minutes

Write a review

Save Recipe

Print

Ingredients

1. 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2. ½ cup chopped dried apricots
3. 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
4. 1 tablespoon chopped chives
5. ¾ cup mayonnaise
6. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
7. ¼ teaspoon salt
8. ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
9. 8 puff pastry shells, such as Pepperidge Farm, baked according to package directions
10. Garnish: apricot roses (see Notes below) and chives

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, apricots, almonds, chives, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, stirring well. Place chicken salad in a covered container, and refrigerate until just before serving.
2. Divide chicken salad evenly among puff pastry shells.
3. Garnish with an apricot rose and a chive, if desired.
4. Serve immediately.

Notes

1. • To make apricot roses, slice dried apricots lengthwise into thin slices. Roll slices into rosettes.
2. • Apricot-Chive Chicken Salad can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until needed. Reserve almonds, and add them just before serving.

TeaTime Magazine https://teatimemagazine.com/

  Discover more seasonal recipes, table settings, and teatime inspiration by ordering your TeaTime subscription today!