Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Mayonnaise

poppy seed mayonnaise

large pasteurized eggs, at room temperature

vegetable oil, any type you like

mustard

lemon juice

poppy seeds

salt

chicken salad

boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached, cooled, and chopped.

chopped celery stalks, plus leaves

red onion, finely chopped

dried raisins, cranberries, or a combination

toasted pecans, chopped

salt and fresh pepper