Chicken Salad With Green Beans And Basil Mayonnaise Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 c. mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. thinly-sliced basil leaves plus more for garnish
- 2 tsp herbal vinegar (such as tarragon)
- 1/2 lb watercress stemmed, and torn bite-sized
- 1 lb cooked green beans cut bite size
- 3/4 lb skinned cooked boneless chicken cut bite size (preferably grilled or possibly smoked)
- 3/4 lb cherry tomatoes halved Salt to taste
Directions
- Beat together the mayonnaise, basil and vinegar in a bowl till smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the watercress and 2 Tbsp. of the basil mayonnaise. Toss till the leaves are lightly coated with the dressing. Divide proportionately among 6 chilled plates.
- To the same bowl, add in the beans, chicken, tomatoes and 1/4 c. of the dressing. Season to taste with salt. Stir to combine well so all the pcs are very lightly coated with the dressing. Divide proportionately and place atop the watercress.
- Garnish with sliced basil. Add in a tsp. or possibly so of dressing atop each salad and pass the remainder at the table. Serve immediately.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 240g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 468 | |
| Calories from Fat 332 | 71% |
| Total Fat 37.51g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 6.04g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium 595mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 20.75g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 26% |
| Sugars 1.55g | 1% |
| Protein 13.75g | 22% |
