Fresh Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
A light and refreshing chicken salad made with fresh lemon, basil, crisp vegetables, and tender chicken.
Equipment
- Skillet or grill pan
- Mixing bowls
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves sliced
Lemon Dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Rest and slice.
- Whisk lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
- Combine salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and basil in a large bowl.
- Add sliced chicken to the salad.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra basil if desired.
Notes
Add Parmesan or avocado for extra flavor.