Basil chicken salad with bacon and tomatoes
Indulge in the savory flavors of basil chicken paired with crispy bacon and juicy tomatoes in this delicious salad. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 6 slices uncured center cut smokehouse bacon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Fry the bacon in a big frying pan on medium heat until it becomes crispy. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain the excess oil. Break the bacon into small bits.
- Combine mayonnaise, basil, Dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, sea salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth. Add chicken, tomatoes, and bacon, then lightly mix. Present the salad alone, on a bunch of fresh greens, or wrap it in tortillas for a different presentation.
Summary:
- Calories: 2954 kcal
- Fat: 286 g
- Protein: 79 g
- Carbs: 14 g
- Potassium: 1669 mg
- Magnesium: 127 mg