Italian Parsley and Lemon Zest Chicken Salad

Ingredients

- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Begin by finely chopping the Italian parsley. Dice the celery and red onion, and zest the lemon using a zester or the fine side of a grater.

2. Make the Dressing:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard. Whisk together until smooth.

3. Combine the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, Italian parsley, diced celery, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the top.

4. Mix and Season:
- Gently mix all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Assembly:
- Lay down a bed of mixed salad greens on each plate. Spoon a generous portion of the chicken mixture on top of the greens.

6. Serve:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, if desired.

Preparation Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time

PT5M
5 minutes

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Italian parsley, chicken salad, lunch recipe, lemon zest, healthy salad, quick lunch, chicken dish, parsley recipe, easy salad, fresh herbs

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 750 calories

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