Basil Chicken Salad Recipe

This refreshing Basil Chicken Salad recipe, inspired by the 3 Fat Chicks, is a summer hit! Perfect for a light lunch or a delightful patio dinner, this recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with fresh basil and juicy chicken. Impress your family and friends with this vibrant and flavorful salad – get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 161.5 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 4.6 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Chicken Salad

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How to Make Basil Chicken Salad

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Gently fold in the mayonnaise mixture until evenly distributed throughout the chicken mixture.
  4. Place 1 cup of baby spinach on each of 6 salad plates.
  5. Spoon the chicken salad evenly over the spinach on each plate.
  6. Sprinkle each serving generously with 1 tablespoon of toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

8g

Carbs

1g