Basil adds a mediterranean touch to this delicious chicken salad.
By Kath Gannaway
BASIL is one of the world’s major culinary herbs and its aromatic leaves are well known for the seasoning they bring to many dishes.
This delicious Chicken Salad with Basil Dressing is just right for a light summer lunch or, matched with a tasty entree and sumptuous dessert, as a main evening meal.
Easy and quick to prepare, it is a great standby for when guests drop in over the holidays.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp Gourmet Garden Basil
1 tbsp Gourmet Garden Garlic
1 tbsp grain mustard
Balsamic vinegar
Cracked black pepper
Salad
300g chicken breast fillet
Mixed lettuce leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Tomato and red onion
Method:
1. Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, Gourmet Garden Basil, Garlic and grain mustard. Pour into a jug.
2. Add a dash of balsamic vinegar and some cracked black pepper. Whisk.
3. Prepare a salad with mixed leaves, sliced char-grilled chicken breast, toasted pine nuts, chopped tomato and sliced red onion.
4. Pour dressing over salad.
Ready to serve: Enjoy!!!
(Recipe courtesy of Gourmet Garden Herbs)
