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Easy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad: A Quick, Zesty Lunch Recipe

Easy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad: A Quick, Zesty Lunch Recipe
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Serves
4
Calories
300 kcal
Carbs
10.00 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsshredded chicken ((store bought or homemade))
  • ¼ cupred onion (finely diced)
  • 1-2 stalkscelery (finely diced)
  • ¼ cupmayonnaise
  • ¼ cupplain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cupfresh basil (chopped)
  • 2 Tbsplemon juice
  • 1 Tbsplemon zest
  • 1 clovegarlic (minced)
  • ½ tspsalt
  • ¼ tspblack pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the shredded chicken, onion and celery to a large bowl then set it aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt and black pepper together in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies and mix until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately with your favorite crackers or use the salad as a sandwich filling with your favorite bread.