Description
My Lemon Basil Chicken Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish. Tender chicken breasts combine with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and mixed greens. A zesty lemon and olive oil dressing with Dijon mustard enhances the flavors, while fresh basil leaves and optional feta cheese add aroma and creaminess. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for lunches, light dinners, or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook or prep chicken, then slice thinly.
- Prepare vegetables: cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and torn basil leaves.
- Whisk lemon juice, zest, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Layer salad greens, vegetables, and chicken in a bowl.
- Drizzle dressing and toss gently.
- Finish with torn basil leaves and crumbled feta.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Tear basil by hand to preserve aroma. Dressing can be made ahead. Salad is best served fresh; store ingredients separately if prepping in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg