Chicken Salad With Green Beans And Basil Mayonnaise

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	237ml	Mayonnaise
1/4 cup	10g / 0.4oz	Thinly-sliced basil leaves - plus more
		For garnish
2 teaspoons	10ml	Herbal vinegar
		= (such as tarragon)
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Watercress - stemmed, and
		Torn bite-sized
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Cooked green beans - cut bite size
3/4 lb	340g / 11oz	Skinned cooked boneless chicken - cut bite size
		= (preferably grilled or smoked)
3/4 lb	340g / 11oz	Cherry tomatoes - halved
		Salt - to taste

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 07-24-2002

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