Fantastic Lemon Basil Chicken Salad Recipe #376680
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. Slightly adapted from a Paula Deen recipe.
by BecR
20 min | 20 min prep
SERVES 6 -8
- 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)
- 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.
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