Fantastic Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 rib minced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 1/4 cup slivered almond, 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)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and almonds.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Cover and chill.