Basil Chicken Salad

This recipe comes from the 3 Fat Chicks website. I've made it several times already, and it's always been a bit hit with my family and guests. It's wonderful to serve on a hot summer's evening on the patio.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 3  cups  chopped  cooked chicken breasts
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded fresh basil
• 6  cups  shredded fresh spinach
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients and stir well.
2. Combine chicken, celery, green onions and basil in a medium bowl.
3. Add the mayonnaise mixture and toss gently.
4. Place 1 cup spinach on each of 6 salad plates.
5. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over each plate.
6. Sprinkle with pine nuts.