BASIL SCENTED CHICKEN SALAD

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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

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