Description
A fresh and flavorful basil chicken salad that’s perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, basil, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and gently toss.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: basil chicken salad, healthy salad, quick meal