Ingredients for Basil Chicken Salad
- Fat Free Mayonnaise
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Hot Sauce
- White Pepper
- Cooked Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- Green Onion
- Fresh Basil
- Fresh Spinach
- 6 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
How to Make Basil Chicken Salad
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil.
- Gently fold in the mayonnaise mixture until evenly distributed throughout the chicken mixture.
- Place 1 cup of baby spinach on each of 6 salad plates.
- Spoon the chicken salad evenly over the spinach on each plate.
- Sprinkle each serving generously with 1 tablespoon of toasted pine nuts.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
8g
Carbs
1g