The Humpherys Family

ZZ Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

Recipe Added:  7/9/2012
3 cups chicken, cooked, cubed
2 lemons, juiced and zested
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp pesto
1/2 cup green peas
12 whole basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
salt and pepper, to taste
Mix together lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, salt & pepper, and pesto until creamy and smooth. taste and adjust seasonings. Combine chicken, peas, basil, and pine nuts in a bowl and stir together. Pour on dressing to taste and toss to combine. Add 1 Tbsp lemon zest and squeeze in lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over lettuce with grapes on the side.
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