Bethenny Frankel’s Perfect Chicken Salad Is So Simple

An Exclusive Interview with Bethenny Frankel

As the weather starts to cool down, our minds turn to warm and cozy things like candles, our favorite movies, and a cheese board paired with a glass of wine. If you’re looking for a new wine to bring in the change of season, there’s a celebrity bottle now on the market that may be worth your money.

Bethenny Frankel, television star turned entrepreneur and social media influencer, has just launched her newest brand: Forever Young Wines. The new line features ethically sourced rosé and sauvignon blanc. I had the opportunity to talk to Frankel herself to learn more about the wine, as well as her personal dos and don’ts for chicken salad, the surprising Dollar Tree food find she recommends, and more.

The Unique Features of Forever Young’s Rosé

EatingWell: What makes Forever Young’s rosé unique? What should our readers know before giving it a try?

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Frankel: I think this wine, especially at my age and taste level, is something that is more cultivated and more specific. For me, it has to have a certain taste level, and this wine is immaculate. It’s superb, it’s delicious, it’s elevated, everyone loves it. It’s also biodynamic. Basically, biodynamic is something that is more respected in wine because it’s holistic. It’s ecological, it’s ethical, and it’s next-level organic. The winery Château Roubine, led by Valérie Rousselle, is a sustainable family business. The wine is just pure, it’s impeccable, and it appeals to people who are health-conscious as it’s not synthetic. It’s a beautiful wine, and I have a great partner in a great winery that we’re proud of.

Favorite Foods to Pair with the Wine

EatingWell: Favorite foods to pair with the wine?

Frankel: I would say any kind of crisp, chilled shrimp would be nice. Any kind of seafood would be great. A salad, a light and fresh summery fruit, caviar, or chicken salad – which obviously I’m famous for.

The Perfect Chicken Salad

EatingWell: What does your ideal chicken salad include?

Frankel: I like simple things. Lemon, a dash of pickle juice, a dash of celery juice, a dash of mustard. I don’t like getting into big chunky grapes and cranberries and nuts. It’s got to be pure, shredding the chicken and having it be warm before adding the mayonnaise. True chicken salad is kind of classic and simple, but seasoned well.

The Non-Alcoholic Raspberry Rosé

EatingWell: On the flip side, you also have your brand Mingle Mocktails and a new, non-alcoholic Raspberry Rosé flavor. What made you decide to create a non-alcoholic version of rosé?

Frankel: Some people are sober curious, many people aren’t drinking, and some people just want to mix it with alcohol. I like to have the option at my house and offer it for someone who’s not drinking. It tastes incredible, but it doesn’t use fruit juice, so it doesn’t taste like a soft drink. It tastes like a true alternative cocktail, and it’s also a ready-to-drink mocktail. I’ve seen a lot of mocktails that are mimicking the alcohol, and it doesn’t really land. And it doesn’t really taste like alcohol, so that just seems like a lot of work to not be drinking. I like the fact that it really does solve the problem.

Favorite Dollar Tree Find

EatingWell: We know you’re a fan of Dollar Tree. Do you have any go-to foods that you grab while you’re there?

Frankel: I’ve found Talenti gelato there, and I’ve found all types of snacks that you see. That’s what’s surprising about the Dollar Tree: there’s a lot in there that you would be surprised to find, as well as a lot of good dishes and glassware.

Least Favorite Food

EatingWell: Least favorite food or any food hot takes?

Frankel: Anything bland. I like things that are very intense in flavor. I’d rather not eat something boring and simple. I like exciting people and exciting food.

What “Eating Well” Means to Bethenny Frankel

EatingWell: What does “eating well” mean to you?

Frankel: Eating well means trying to eat as many foods with ingredients that you know as possible. It means balance and it means listening to your body. It means having a food voice and conversation versus food noise.

Conclusion

In this exclusive interview, Bethenny Frankel shared her passion for wine, her love of simple yet flavorful foods, and her commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. Whether you’re a fan of her wine or just interested in learning more about her, this interview provides a unique glimpse into the life and tastes of Bethenny Frankel.

FAQs

Q: What makes Forever Young’s rosé unique?
A: Forever Young’s rosé is unique due to its biodynamic production process, which is more respected in the wine industry for its holistic and ecological approach.

Q: What are your favorite foods to pair with the wine?
A: Frankel recommends pairing the wine with crisp, chilled shrimp, seafood, salads, and chicken salad.

Q: What does your ideal chicken salad include?
A: Frankel likes to keep it simple with lemon, pickle juice, celery juice, and mustard.

Q: Why did you create a non-alcoholic version of rosé?
A: Frankel wanted to offer a alternative for those who don’t drink or want to mix the wine with other beverages.