Easy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad Recipe
This Easy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a quick meal. The combination of juicy shredded chicken, aromatic basil, and zesty lemon creates a delightful flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups shredded chicken (store bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1–2 celery stalks, finely diced
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the salad. Add the shredded chicken, onion, and celery to a large bowl, then set it aside.
- Make the “dressing”. Mix the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
- Toss. Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies and mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers or use the salad as a sandwich filling with your favorite bread. Alternatively, you can keep the chicken salad chilled in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Lemon Basil Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe, Easy Chicken Salad, Lemon Chicken Salad
