Chicken Salad

Ingredients 4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced or 1/4 cup sweet onion cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or fresh dill 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise 2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper POACHED CHICKEN FOR SALADS 10 sprigs parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 small onion, halved 1 small carrot, halved 1 stalk celery, halved 3 pounds chicken breasts halves, on the bone and fat trimmed 5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned Directions In a mixing bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, scallions and herbs. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Add to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate until re...