BASIL SCENTED CHICKEN SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Basil Scented Chicken Salad image

This chicken salad sounds fresh as spring with fresh basil, spinach and parsley! Make this with a store bought rotisserie chicken and you have a super fast, no cook meal. Recipe from Southern LivingĀ® Our Best Easy Weeknight Favorites.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup mayonnaise (feel free to sub Yo-Naise (Light Mayonnaise))
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
6 cups shredded fresh spinach
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (may sub pecan pieces)

Steps:

  • Combine first five ingredients, stirring well.
  • Add chicken and next 4 ingredients, and toss gently.
  • Place spinach on individual serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 514.2, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 38.6

Vera Bright
[email protected]

I was a bit skeptical about the basil in this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! It adds a really nice flavor to the chicken salad. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Figueroa
[email protected]

Wow, this chicken salad is amazing! The basil adds a really unique flavor that I love. I will definitely be making this again.


Zuhib khan
[email protected]

This basil chicken salad is delicious! The flavors are so well balanced and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdroman Mollah
[email protected]

I have been making this chicken salad recipe for years and it is always a hit! The basil adds a wonderful flavor that is refreshing and light. I often add a little bit of chopped celery and red onion for extra crunch. This salad is perfect for a quic


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #main-dish     #salads     #poultry     #american     #easy     #no-cook     #diabetic     #picnic     #spring     #summer     #chicken     #dietary     #seasonal     #low-carb     #low-in-something     #meat     #to-go     #camping     #presentation     #served-cold     #3-steps-or-less     #technique