FANTASTIC LEMON BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

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An incredibly fantastic chicken salad, perfect for summertime entertaining! Also great tossed with cooked bow-tie pasta, which makes a more substantial meal. This is so delicious, one of my all-time favorite chicken salads!! Slightly adapted from a Paula Deen recipe.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 rib minced celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
3 cups cooked bow tie pasta (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and almonds.
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon, salt, pepper and onions. Add to chicken mixture (add pasta if using), tossing gently to coat.
  • Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 438.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 25.1

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