Basil-Parmesan Chicken Salad with Apples

Basil-Parmesan chicken salad brings together tender rotisserie chicken, crunchy apples, and fresh basil for a bright, creamy, and satisfying dish you’ll love. Toss in arugula and cranberries for an extra pop of flavor and texture.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword apple, basil, chicken salad, easy meal, healthy recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 10

Servings -6 servings

Calories 450kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil or regular mayonnaise
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves peeled
1 2 ½-pound rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded into bite-size pieces (3 cups)
4 celery ribs thinly sliced
2 Granny Smith apples cored and diced
4 ounces 4 cups baby arugula
Dried cranberries optional
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Process mayonnaise, basil, Parmesan, lemon juice, and garlic in food processor until smooth and pale green, about 10 second.
Combine chicken, celery, apples, and mayonnaise mixture in a large bowl. Gently toss arugula into salad and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with dried cranberries, if using.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: America’s Test Kitchen: The Simple Recipes

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