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Your Chicken Salad Needs Acid To Balance Out The Fat
By Stacie Adams
Chicken salad tends to become dull, one-note, and overly rich without the right balance of flavors, so consider adding an acidic element to liven up your recipe.
Acidic ingredients like lemon juice and vinegar bring brightness to dishes that otherwise have very rich flavors. Their tartness can elevate flavors without altering them too much.
Brightness is especially important to balance dishes that contain fatty ingredients. There are many acidic ingredients to choose from, and citrus fruits are a go-to option.
In this case, you can choose between lemon or lime juice. They’re similar in flavor, but limes impart sourness with a touch of bitterness, while lemons are sour but slightly sweet.
Vinegar is another good selection when aiming to brighten up chicken salad. Depending on which type you use, you can bring a range of complex flavors to your dish.
Red wine vinegar is tangy and slightly smoky, and apple cider vinegar is equally complex, with a touch of sweetness. You can even use pickle juice to balance your chicken salad.