5 from 12 votes
Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
This chicken salad combines grilled, thinly sliced chicken breasts with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, celery, and Parmesan cheese. The basil and lemon provide brightness, while Parmesan adds a savory note, creating a balanced and fresh-tasting salad suitable for sandwiches or light meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
588 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% 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.