Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
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Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
Description
Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad features grilled chicken breasts cut into thin slices tossed with a dressing blended from mayonnaise, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Celery slices add a crisp texture, and grated Parmesan cheese contributes a subtle umami character.
The preparation involves either grilling or searing the chicken until cooked through. The dressing is combined in a food processor to yield a mostly smooth texture while leaving some basil pieces visible. Mixing the chicken, celery, and cheese into this dressing coats each piece lightly.
Chilling the salad for an hour or longer allows flavors to meld and intensify. It works well served on its own, used as a sandwich filling, or alongside greens. The combination of creamy and fresh herbal notes makes it a versatile dish for lunch or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into thin slices, grilled
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground if possible
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup basil fresh
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 celery thinly sliced, stalks
- 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- If your chicken is not cooked, you can sear it in a skillet on medium-high with a tablespoon of oil for 4-6 minutes on each side or roast at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
- In a food processor, add the salt, pepper, mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and lemon juice and combine until creamy but just a few little pieces of basil show.
- Add the chicken, creamy dressing, celery and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl and stir to combine before serving.
- If possible, refrigerate for an hour or more, the flavors are better as the chicken has some time to soak up the creamy dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 903mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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