Chicken with Basil Mayonnaise

Submitted by canarygirl

"I got this recipe out of the St.Cloud Times a couple of weeks ago. I added a bit of garlic (can't cook without it). This is a great way to use up left-over chicken!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mashed garlic (1 clove)
• 2 teaspoons herbal vinegar
• 1⁄2 lb watercress, stems removed,torn in small pieces
• 1 lb cooked green beans, cut in small pieces
• 3⁄4 lb cooked boneless chicken, preferably grilled,skinned and cut in small pieces
• 3⁄4 lb cherry tomatoes, healved
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Beat together the mayo, basil, garlic and vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine the watercress and 2 tablespoons of the basil mayo.
3. Toss until the leaves are lightly coated.
4. Divide evenly among 6 plates.
5. To the same bowl, add the beans, chicken, tomatoes and 1/4 cup of the dressing.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Stir to combine.
8. Divide evenly and place atop the watercress.
9. Garnish with sliced basil and a spoonful of the dressing.

Reviews

[PetsRus]

Adapted the recipe to a main course salad for an evenig I was on my own. I enjoyed every bite. I did add some chopped cellery, red onion and some spinach leaves. The beans gave it a nice crunch. Loved the basil mayonaise, there is a bit left of that and I will use that today on a tomato sandwich. If you would not already had added the garlic to the mayonaise I would have done that, it just belongs in there!

 

[Villemo]

I also adapted this to main course chicken salad and it came out really well! I replaced the watercress with romaine lettuce and it works well like that too. Thanks for a great recipe!