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Easy lemon basil chicken salad in a bowl with fresh basil and lemon slices on a rustic table.
Alyssa

Easy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

This 15 minute lemon basil chicken salad is zesty, creamy & loaded with protein! It's versatile & perfect for meal prepped lunches during the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded chicken store bought or homemade
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1-2 stalks celery finely diced
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Add the shredded chicken, onion, and celery to a large bowl then set it aside.
  2. Mix the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies and mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers or use the salad as a sandwich filling.

Notes

Keep the chicken salad chilled in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.