Chicken Salad With Green Beans And Basil Mayonnaise

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup thinly-sliced basil leaves plus more
• for garnish
• 2 teaspoons herbal vinegar (such as tarragon)
• 1/2 pound watercress stemmed, and torn bite-sized
• 1 pound cooked green beans cut bite size
• 3/4 pound skinned cooked boneless chicken cut bite size (preferably grilled or smoked)
• 3/4 pound cherry tomatoes halved
• Salt to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Beat together the mayonnaise, basil and vinegar in a bowl until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the watercress and 2 tablespoons of the basil mayonnaise. Toss until the leaves are lightly coated with the dressing. Divide evenly among 6 chilled plates.

To the same bowl, add the beans, chicken, tomatoes and 1/4 cup of the dressing. Season to taste with salt. Stir to combine well so all the pieces are very lightly coated with the dressing. Divide evenly and place atop the watercress.

Garnish with sliced basil. Add a teaspoon or so of dressing atop each salad and pass the remainder at the table. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Each serving: 321 calories; 396 mg sodium; 57 mg cholesterol; 20 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 20 grams protein; 3.18 grams fiber.