Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

Yield 2-3

Author Mya Allen

Prep time

15 Min

Inactive time

5 Min

Total time

20 Min

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Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

• 2.5 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great here)
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1/4 plain greek yogurt
• 1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• zest of 1 large lemon
• 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1 small green apple, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup craisins
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews, rough chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (a small handful)

Instructions

1. Whisk together the mayo, greek yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add chicken, scallions, celery, apple, craisins, cashews, basil and parsley. Gently mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve on toast or over a bed of dressed greens — preferably arugula

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