Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
– 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
– 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating Lemon Basil Chicken Salad is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t already, cook the chicken breast. You can grill, bake, or boil it. Once cooked, let it cool and then shred or dice it.
2. Wash the Greens: Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water and dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.
3. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion thinly.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed greens, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped basil.
6. Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
7. Add Cheese: If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
8. Serve Immediately: Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large bowl and enjoy right away.
By following these steps, you’ll create a refreshing and delicious Lemon Basil Chicken Salad that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g